Lost in Translation: Perspective and Skills Developed by Student Affairs Professionals Abroad

Emerging from a worldwide study of 29 U.S.-trained student affairs professionals with higher education work experience abroad, this study explored the perspectives and skills developed through working abroad. The findings of this study provide useful advocacy for this group of professionals to demon...

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Published in:Journal of student affairs research and practice 2022-03, Vol.59 (2), p.212-227
Main Authors: Witkowsky, Patricia, Ferguson, S. Nicole, Knotts, Les, Shaker, Mona
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical Thinking
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Differences
Employee Attitudes
Foreign Culture
Higher Education
Intercultural Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Job Skills
Overseas Employment
Student Personnel Services
Student Personnel Workers
Work Attitudes
Work Experience
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Summary:Emerging from a worldwide study of 29 U.S.-trained student affairs professionals with higher education work experience abroad, this study explored the perspectives and skills developed through working abroad. The findings of this study provide useful advocacy for this group of professionals to demonstrate their unique perspectives and critical skills developed abroad that can contribute to higher education internationalization, support of international students in the United States, and address intercultural issues in higher education.
ISSN:1949-6591
1949-6605
DOI:10.1080/19496591.2021.1939039