The scope of services and authority of student affairs departments varies among higher education institutions and is inexorably linked to the mission and vision statements of each department. Successful student affairs professionals understand the scope of their work and how it contributes to the academic achievement of students. They understand the necessity to create a seamless relationship between curricular and extra- or co-curricular experiences. Determining the scope of student affairs will directly influence the organizational structure of the student affairs department.
For this assignment, review the scope of services within 3 student affairs departments in higher education institutions. Based on the common elements of these departments, describe the scope you would like to have in a student affairs department on a higher education campus. The scope should be related to the mission and vision statements developed in Topic 1 for Jackson State University and Alcorn State Univrsity.
Identify at least five area of service or offices you think should be present in a student affairs department, and write 150-250 words for each area of service or office including:
Descriptions of each area of service or office, including the responsibilities and goals.
Examples of functions of each area of service or office and how they contribute to student success.
Rationale explaining why each area of service or office would be considered a priority in the student affairs department.
Theoretical foundation that would guide the work of student affairs professionals in each area of service or office.