"Expect the Unexpected:" Experiences of U.S.-Trained Student Affairs Professionals Working Abroad

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 o...

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Published in:Journal of student affairs research and practice 2020-03, Vol.57 (2), p.212-227
Main Author: Witkowsky, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Americans abroad
College Students
Cultural Context
Foreign students
Foreign Workers
Global Approach
Higher education
Institutional Characteristics
Internship Programs
Multicampus Colleges
Non Western Civilization
North Americans
Professional Development
Professional Personnel
Qualitative research
Socialization
Student Development
Student Needs
Student Personnel Workers
Work Experience
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1949-6591
1949-6605
DOI:10.1080/19496591.2019.1707094