The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration The field of student affairs and the practice of student affairs administration have undergone substantive change over the past decade. In this volume some of today's leading experts address vital questions related to the contemporary practice of student affairs such as: What issues and trends affect higher education and student affairs today? What skills and competencies will student affairs administrators need to confront change and future challenges? What opportunities and choices will they discover as they strive to develop professionally? In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of the landmark book, the contributors provide a definitive reference for student affairs practitioners at all levels of the profession. Together they cover a wide range of topics that are organized into seven sections: contexts of professional practice; frameworks for professional practice; students--the reason for the professional practice; human resources in professional practice; interpersonal dynamics in professional practice; skills and competencies of professional practice; and looking back and forward in professional practice. The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration offers professionals both practical advice and theoretical frameworks to inform planning and problem solving. The contributors include discussions on such critical topics as institutional mission, institutional governance, understanding campus environments, finance and budgeting, assessment, program planning, staff selection, training and evaluation, conflict resolution, fundraising, legal and ethical behavior, service development, technological innovation, diversity, leadership, and more. In addition, the handbook contains new chapters that explore the timely topics of accountability, online and distance education, internationalization, and health and wellness.