Reflections on a Life and Career in Student Affairs: Guideposts and Structure. Issue 2 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jackson, Michael L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of college and character. Volume 17:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 81
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: Education, Higher -- Social aspects -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States -- Periodicals; Citizenship -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; 378.015
• DOI: 10.1080/2194587X.2016.1159228
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2194-587X

Abstract

Abstract: The author of this article discusses how personal and professional guideposts helped him to have a fulfilling life and a 40-plus-year career in university administration as a student affairs vice president, dean, and professor. With examples, he demonstrates how his guideposts for life and career—"Home, " "Love, " "Friends, " "Work, " "Openness to New Possibilities, " and "Peace of Mind"—helped him to serve others, strengthen university communities, and positively transform the lives of young people.