Student Staff: A Village Philosophy

Lisa Caughron, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

In institutions of higher education, we seek to engage students in the act and art of life-long learning. We also seek to capture this talent-rich and moldable population to provide support in areas of need. By using a village philosophy, we not only develop a responsible and effective group of student resources, we also teach them to develop others (a lifelong art), simultaneously developing a highly functional and effective support group.