"Expect the Unexpected:" Experiences of U.S.-Trained Student Affairs Professionals Working Abroad. Issue 2 (14th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Witkowsky, Patricia
• Is Part Of: Journal of student affairs research and practice. Volume 57:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 212
• Page End: 227
• Publication Date: 2020-03-14
• Subjects: Universities and colleges -- United States -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education; Universities and colleges; United States; Periodicals; 378
• DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2019.1707094
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1949-6605

Abstract

Abstract : Opportunities for student affairs work outside of the United States continue to increase because of the value of the U.S. student affairs model in the growing number of branch campuses and U.S.-inspired institutions. This qualitative study explored the student-focused and institutional experiences of 29 student affairs professionals abroad. The findings include a recognition of the universality of student needs, the applicability of student development theory in a global context, and unique positions and organizational structures abroad.