ERIC Number: EJ1419943
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Zen and the Art of Advising Student Organizations
Robert C. Klein
Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship, v5 n3 p71-74 2023
Advisors of student organizations face many challenges, including holding students accountable while respecting their autonomy, dealing with challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and navigating their lack of training. Coupled with other professional obligations, it is common for advisors to feel stressed and under-prepared in their advising role. Given the increased interest in mindfulness, this article provides context on the practice of mindfulness meditation and explores how advisors can apply mindfulness principles in handling the challenges they face in their student organization advising role. Mindfulness meditation offers an opportunity for advisors of student organizations to incorporate best practices in reflection, emotional regulation, and handling uncertainty. Since the practice of mindfulness meditation requires no additional tools, costs, or formal training, it is a suitable option for busy professionals.
Descriptors: Student Organizations, Metacognition, Barriers, Emotional Response, Ambiguity (Context), Student Personnel Workers, Faculty Advisers, Diversity, Inclusion, Personal Autonomy
National Association of Campus Activities. 13 Harbison Way, Columbia, SC 29212. Tel: 803-732-6222; e-mail: education@naca.org; Web site: https://www.naca.org/JCAPS/
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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