Abstract
This personal professional philosophy for student development administration discusses the pur- pose of education and student affairs work, with an emphasis on social justice and students’ holis- tic welfare. Initiating dialogue, considering the environment, and individualizing are among the approaches discussed for practicing student de- velopment effectively. Lifelong learning is also addressed as a central component of the profes- sional philosophy, which includes professional development and reflection/evaluation. The essay concludes with a conversation about student affairs practitioners’ role as crisis managers.
Recommended Citation
Pierce, Lindsey
(2012)
"My Professional Philosophy: A Learner’s Manifesto on Higher Education
Student Development,"
MAGIS: Vol. 6:
Iss.
1, Article 18.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/magis/vol6/iss1/18