By engagingly offering us the fruits of the reflective and strategic approach she has used to shape her own career, and of the theoretical and practical approaches she has undertaken to map out the culture and dynamics of student affairs; and by gathering the voices of twenty five professionals who offer the insights and advice derived from their own experiences, Sonja Ardoin has created a guide for everyone in student affairs who wants to be intentional in setting the course for their professional and personal development.
By engagingly offering us the fruits of the reflective and strategic approach she has used to shape her own career, and of the theoretical and practical approaches she has undertaken to map out the culture and dynamics of student affairs; and by gathering the voices of twenty five professionals who offer the insights and advice derived from their own experiences, Sonja Ardoin has created a guide for everyone in student affairs who wants to be intentional in setting the course for their professional and personal development.
Sonja Ardoin, Ph.D. is a learner, educator, facilitator, and author. Proud of her rural hometown of Vidrine, Louisiana, her working-class, Cajun roots, and her first-generation college student to PhD journey, Sonja holds degrees from LSU, Florida State, and NC State. A self-described scholar-practitioner, Sonja served as an administrator for 10 years before shifting to the faculty in 2015 and currently serves as associate professor of higher education and student affairs at Clemson University. Her career path includes experience in academic administration, academic advising, community engagement, fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, student activities, and student conduct. Sonja studies social class identity in higher education; college access and success for rural and first-generation college students; student and women's leadership; and professional preparation and career pathways in higher education and student affairs. She stays engaged in the broader field through presenting, facilitating, and volunteering with ACPA, AFLV, ASHE, the Center for First-generation Student Success, NASPA, and several journal editorial boards. Learn more about Sonja at https://www.sonjaardoin.com/. Marcia B. Baxter Magolda is Distinguished Professor Emerita, Miami University of Ohio and a nationally recognized author and speaker on student development and learning. She received the American College Personnel Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, and the Association for the Study of Higher Education's Research Achievement Award in 2007, for her outstanding contribution to advancing student learning. Her scholarship addresses the evolution of learning and development in college and subsequent adult life, and educational practice to promote self-authorship. Her seventh and eighth books respectively are Authoring Your Life and Development and Assessment of Self-Authorship.
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FOREWORD 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD Student Demographics on Today's College Campuses Student Affairs' Role on Campuses Student Affairs By Institutional Type Student Affairs Structures Functional Areas Summary 2. NEW PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE MAGNIFYING MIRROR Who Are You and Your Peers? What Are Your Ideal Expectations and What Is the Reality? What Are the Career Themes You Might Want to Consider? Which Skills Do You Have and Which Ones Are Useful? In What Areas Should You Focus Your Professional Development? In What Areas Should You Strive to Be Competent? Summary 3. CREATING A STUDENT AFFAIRS CAREER STRATEGY Intentional and Spontaneous Reflecting on Your Current Strategy (or Lack Thereof) Five Career Strategy Components Summary 4. LIFELONG LEARNING Formal Processes of Learning Informal Processes of Learning Personal Stories Summary 5. THE JOB HUNT AND EXTENDING YOUR EXPERIENCES The Job Search Gaining Experience Outside of Your Job Description Personal Stories Summary 6. PLANNING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT It Is Your Responsibility Navigating Professional Development Options Get Creative Crafting Your Plan on "Paper" Personal Stories Summary 7. NETWORKING OR CONNECTING Do You! Politics Personal Stories Summary 8. SELF-REFLECTION Do You! Personal Stories Summary APPENDIX A. Initial Self-Reflection Questions APPENDIX B. Job Interview Question Examples APPENDIX C. Professional Development Plan REFERENCES READING SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW AND MID-LEVEL STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS FROM YOUR PEERS AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS INDEX
FOREWORD 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE FIELD Student Demographics on Today's College Campuses Student Affairs' Role on Campuses Student Affairs By Institutional Type Student Affairs Structures Functional Areas Summary 2. NEW PROFESSIONALS THROUGH THE MAGNIFYING MIRROR Who Are You and Your Peers? What Are Your Ideal Expectations and What Is the Reality? What Are the Career Themes You Might Want to Consider? Which Skills Do You Have and Which Ones Are Useful? In What Areas Should You Focus Your Professional Development? In What Areas Should You Strive to Be Competent? Summary 3. CREATING A STUDENT AFFAIRS CAREER STRATEGY Intentional and Spontaneous Reflecting on Your Current Strategy (or Lack Thereof) Five Career Strategy Components Summary 4. LIFELONG LEARNING Formal Processes of Learning Informal Processes of Learning Personal Stories Summary 5. THE JOB HUNT AND EXTENDING YOUR EXPERIENCES The Job Search Gaining Experience Outside of Your Job Description Personal Stories Summary 6. PLANNING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT It Is Your Responsibility Navigating Professional Development Options Get Creative Crafting Your Plan on "Paper" Personal Stories Summary 7. NETWORKING OR CONNECTING Do You! Politics Personal Stories Summary 8. SELF-REFLECTION Do You! Personal Stories Summary APPENDIX A. Initial Self-Reflection Questions APPENDIX B. Job Interview Question Examples APPENDIX C. Professional Development Plan REFERENCES READING SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW AND MID-LEVEL STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS FROM YOUR PEERS AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS INDEX
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