College Student Concerns: Perceptions of Student Affairs Practitioners

The purpose of this study was to increase awareness of the perceptions of student affairs professionals regarding the most frequent and challenging concerns facing college students today. Using the Delphi method, 159 entry-level and mid-level student affairs administrators from institutions across the country were surveyed about their perceptions of student concerns. Their responses provide valuable information about the challenges facing student affairs professionals as they attempt to address the increasingly complex and demanding problems that college students experience. Implications for future research and training are explored.