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In this course students will explore student affairs as a critical element of higher education institutions. Students will be introduced to structures, career options, and standards within the field, and will engage with student affairs professionals and institutions to learn about diverse experiences and opportunities in the field.

This course engages students in practical exercises and scholarship to develop interpersonal skills and manage interactions across their work in higher education. Topics include crisis management, referral and collaboration, implementing interventions, and managing interpersonal challenges.

This course engages students in discussions of the development of and challenges faced by minority serving institutions (MSIs), and diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) work in higher education. Throughout the term, we will consider MSI classification assignment and impact, how stakeholders contribute to or limit DEIJ work, exemplar programs and institutions, and related topics.