Thesis
Strength in Supervision: A Professional Development Model for Student Affairs Graduate-Professionals
(2019)
Abstract
Student affairs practice is guided by the direction of its professional associations to establish standards for curriculum, strategies, and competencies. A graduate preparation program is an essential step in the educational and experiential journey of a student affairs professional and fulfilling a graduate-professional position during the program is a valuable paraprofessional experience. Published research on student affairs graduate-professionals observes a high attrition rate of new entry-level professionals in the field and identifies a series of consistent competencies and responsibilities expected of new entry-level student affairs professionals, but does not establish a professional development model to address those specific to new entry-level student affairs professionals. The Graduate Achievement Under Guidance and Engagement (GAUGE) program is developed to establish a structured program for student affairs graduate-professionals and their supervisors to follow a synergistic supervision model and close the gap of knowledge in entry-level student affairs professionals.
Keywords
- graduate assistant,
- supervision,
- synergistic supervision,
- graduate professional,
- Student Affairs,
- Graduate Student,
- GAUGE
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring April 30, 2019
Degree
Master of Science
Field of study
Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs
Department
Professional and Secondary Education
Advisor
Dr. David I. Backer, Ph.D.
Citation Information
Stephen Babb. "Strength in Supervision: A Professional Development Model for Student Affairs Graduate-Professionals" (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/stephenwilliambabb/1/