Synergistic Supervision, Job Satisfaction, and Intention to Turnover of New Professionals in Student Affairs

2006 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 465-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Tull
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Synergistic Supervision

Book Review: A Guide to Decision Making in Student Affairs: A Case Study Approach

NASPA Journal ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy Davis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
Student Affairs Professionals ◽  
Expert Advice ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Study Approach

Stanley Levy and Charles Kozoll capture much of the complexity of decisionmaking and offer an important contribution to our understanding of this perplexing topic. The publication of A Guide to Decision Making in Student Affairs: A Case Study Approach, furthermore, is timely due to what Stage (1993) recognizes as an increasing expectation that "new professionals, even at the lowest levels, have the ability to work independently and solve complex issues knowledgeably and with skill and integrity" (p. iii). The case study approach combined with the expert advice of 15 seasoned student affairs deans (called informants) provides a valuable resource for learning about a central task in our profession. The book offers students as well as experienced professionals background information critical to decisionmaking in higher education, exploration of fundamental issues that influence the process, carefully constructed and relevant case studies, and a reservoir of advice from some of the most well respected senior-level practitioners in our field. This book is particularly valuable to faculty members facilitating learning with new professionals, but it is a resource most student affairs professionals would find well worth owning.

Job Stress, Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention Among Student Affairs Professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick R. Mullen ◽  
Amanda Malone ◽  
Adam Denney ◽  
Syntia Santa Dietz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Turnover Intention ◽  
Student Affairs Professionals

scholarly journals Experiences of mid-level managers in student affairs : a qualitative study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jennifer Suzanne Rabas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Synergistic Supervision

Although there is some research on mid-level managers in student affairs, there is little information on their personal experiences of supervision. The primary purpose of this qualitative research study is to understand their experiences and examine them through the lens of synergistic supervision (Winston and Creamer, 2002). Synergistic supervision is the idea of a shared relationship between the supervisor and supervisee. This study also examined training given to mid-level managers. The findings include the three major themes. They are training and preparation, relationship, and support. Implications for practice are discussed.

The First Year on the Job: Experiences of New Professionals in Student Affairs

NASPA Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen A Renn ◽  
Jennifer Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Student Affairs ◽  
Student Affairs Professionals ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Online Data Collection ◽  
New Student

Ten new student affairs professionals participated in this longitudinal study of their first year on the job. This qualitative study used online data collection. Participants submitted monthly responses to open-ended prompts inquiring about their experiences, challenges, and surprises. Over three time phases (Pre-Employment and Orientation, Transition, and Settled In), three themes emerged: the importance of relationships, institutional and professional fit, and issues of competence and confidence. Findings suggest several implications for practice, including preparing new professionals, being a new professional, and supervising new professionals. The authors suggest areas for future research.

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