discussion -higher education

Discussion: Ready to Move Forward... But Not So Fast

Throughout your work in this course, you have learned about leading change in student support programs. However, you still may have unanswered questions, concerns, or challenges as you begin your quest for change. Consider what else you would like to know more about, what concerns you may have about the future, and what challenges you may face.

Question

Post a response to the following:

· Describe potential issues or challenges you foresee in your role as a leader of change in student support programs.

· Seek advice and feedback from your colleagues about how to prepare yourself professionally for addressing these issues and challenges.

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Carpenter, S. (2001). Student affairs scholarship (re?)considered: Toward a scholarship of practice. Journal of College Student Development, 42(4), 301–318. Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ProQuest Central database: http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqdweb?did=80237488&sid=1&Fmt=1&clientId=70192&RQT=309&VName=PQD

Optional Resources

American College Personnel Association. (2006). The ACPA ASK Project: Assessment skills and knowledge content standards for student affairs practitioners and scholars. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from http://www.myacpa.org/pd/assessment/docs/ASK_Project.pdf