The author argues that practical wisdom is the highest achievement of professional practice. Practical wisdom involves the ability to draw upon knowledge selectively and apply it successfully in specific situations. Examines how practical wisdom is gained and nurtured in the professional life of student affairs professionals. (GCP)

The authors offer a compilation of maxims, advice, and anecdotes that convey some essential truths they have learned about professional leadership in student affairs. (Author)

Practical wisdom is the ability to draw upon knowledge in a selective manner and to apply it in fitting ways in the practical situations that arise in the course of professional work. The authors offer concluding observations and recommendations on using practical wisdom in professional practice. (GCP)

Technology has received much praise and blame for its uses and influence in higher education over the past twenty-five years. It has been widely praised for its contributions to management efficiencies, information access and analysis, improved communications, and innovative educational applications in colleges and universities. But it has also…

Managing change is one of the most complex skills of leadership. This chapter examines some of the most difficult changes confronted by student affairs leaders and the practical wisdom they have gained from these encounters. (Author)

Discusses the general neglect of values education in the student development approach to student personnel work--specifically, the issue of integrity. Summarizes the relatedness of three goals of values education to the issue of integrity in student development, and concludes that the values education perspective provides some helpful approaches.…

With the acceleration of international communication and political integration, it is becoming increasingly important for student affairs leaders to know about international trends and issues affecting higher education. Author provides an overview of the increasing internationalization of student services in higher education and examines why…

Examines the role of student affairs leaders in transmitting and in using values to build a values-centered organization and leadership style. Argues that values issues are inescapable and suggests five education strategies that leaders of student affairs organizations can use to enhance the right values in student affairs. (RJM)