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Engaging the Student Affairs Workforce

Centering the Student Affairs Workforce​​

Student Affairs Job Pathways: Why So Many Talented Professionals Can’t See a Futureil 2026

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When Colleagues Vanish Without a Trace -

​Article published: Inside Higher Ed

The Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Care -

​Chapter 12: Boundaries, Balance, and Moving Forward

THE FRAMEWORK

The Centering the Student Affairs Workforce framework guides this work and provides a foundation for how institutions approach leadership, culture, and staff experience.

This framework comes to life through five core areas:

Growth

Continuous learning, leadership development, and career pathways

 

Culture

Creating workplace environments rooted in collaboration, respect, and shared purpose.

 

Well-being

Supporting healthy work environments.

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Talent

Attracting, developing, and retaining talented professionals.

 

Alignment

Ensuring leadership priorities and institutional values support the people 

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Source: ​Lovett, D., Cabellon, E., Pape, D., Scully, D., & Wallace, M. B. (2026, March 4). Centering the student affairs workforce. NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. https://www.naspa.org/report/centering-the-student-affairs-workforce

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