Training Course: Leadership and Management in Student Affairs

Introduction:

This 5-day training program is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of leadership and management principles and practices in the field of student affairs. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive activities, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage successful student affairs programs and services.

Objectives:

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of effective leadership in student affairs
• Develop strategies for managing personnel, budgets, and resources in student affairs
• Apply principles of organizational behavior and change management to student affairs settings
• Identify legal and ethical issues in student affairs and develop strategies to address them
• Develop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in student affairs
• Use data and assessment to inform decision-making and program improvement in student affairs

Target Audience:

This training program is designed for current and aspiring student affairs professionals, including:

• Student affairs administrators
• Residence life staff
• Career development and advising professionals
• Counseling and mental health professionals
• Student activities and programming staff
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals
• Academic advisors

Outline:

Day 1:

• Introduction to leadership and management in student affairs
• Principles of effective leadership in student affairs
• Managing personnel and teams in student affairs

Day 2:

• Managing budgets and resources in student affairs
• Principles of organizational behavior in student affairs
• Change management in student affairs

Day 3:

• Legal and ethical issues in student affairs
• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in student affairs
• Case studies and group discussions

Day 4:

• Using data and assessment in student affairs
• Program evaluation and improvement in student affairs
• Best practices in leadership and management in student affairs

Day 5:

• Professional development and career advancement in student affairs
• Self-reflection and goal-setting
• Closing remarks and evaluation