Preparing new professionals: Lessons for graduate preparation programs from the national study of new professionals in student affairs

KA Renn, ER Jessup-Anger - Journal of College Student …, 2008 - muse.jhu.edu
KA Renn, ER Jessup-Anger
Journal of College Student Development, 2008muse.jhu.edu
Abstract The National Study of New Professionals in Student Affairs is a year-long study of
the transition of 90 new professionals to their first full-time job in the field. Data collection for
this qualitative study was conducted monthly through an online survey system. We report
findings of the study that bear on graduate program curricula, administrative practice, and
future research. Implications address the content and process of graduate education in
higher education and student affairs.
Abstract
The National Study of New Professionals in Student Affairs is a year-long study of the transition of 90 new professionals to their first full-time job in the field. Data collection for this qualitative study was conducted monthly through an online survey system. We report findings of the study that bear on graduate program curricula, administrative practice, and future research. Implications address the content and process of graduate education in higher education and student affairs.
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