Synopsis
Change is inevitable. Managing change is a choice. Authored by three esteemed leaders in the field of studentaffairs, Making Change Happen in Student Affairs: Challenges andStrategies for Professionals is a thought-provoking andpragmatic guide to the increasingly complex challenges andexpectations that administrators face from both students and thepublic. Whether it's pressure to provide better programs andservices with fewer resources, or difficulties grappling witheconomic challenges and technological change, the book teaches howto become an effective leader and skillful strategist in order torespond to a rapidly changing landscape.Readers will learn to change their thinking about how theyapproach challenges by reframing their purpose, role, and functionas leaders. Each chapter includes specific concepts and tools thatcan be used to tackle the most complex campus issues and developeffective plans of action. You'll learn how to:Manage financial resources and supervise staff effectivelyAdvocate for specific students while still recognizingdiversity and maintaining service to allAdapt to institutional culture, ethics, values, and changes inleadershipUse technology as a tool to affect change on campusBy applying shared foundations, ethical principles, a richknowledge base, and experience, student affairs professionals candevelop powerful strategies to confront and resolve vexingproblems. With extensive examples and case studies that covera widearray of issues, this book is an essential read for those lookingto make a real difference in the lives of their students and thehealth of their institutions.
