Low Cost but Effective: Staff Development Activities in Community College Student Affairs

Mecoli, Noelle A.; Gumbs, Nikkia; Ward, Vicki; Willcox, Abby; Haynes, Cliff

doi:10.1080/10668926.2017.1397567

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“…Mentors and new recruitment leaders can be matched internally and/or externally and should be selected based on job knowledge and compatibility to establish the mutual trust and respect vital to mentoring relationships. [32][33][34][35] To this end, the pharmacy academy, through AACP, could create venues to foster such relationships with similar professional organizations in medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, programs or through NASPA, ACPA, or AACRAO for recruitment officers. A mentoring relationship can also help a recruitment leaders understand the goals and operational style of the program and institution and help navigate through political and conflict/risk management issues and hone adaptive leadership skills.…”

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Report of the 2018-2019 Student Affairs Standing Committee

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Godwin

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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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The 2018-2019 Student Affairs Standing Committee addressed charges related to examining the institutional leadership models and professional development needs of faculty and staff to optimize achievement of Strategic Priority #1 on the applicant pipeline. The report provides five recommendations to AACP and twelve suggestions for colleges and schools of pharmacy. The committee focused on the need to develop tailored leadership training and mentoring programs for admissions personnel on relevant topics, including change management, holistic thinking, leadership, problem solving, technical knowledge, professional development, paths for promotion, conflict resolution, networking, persuasive communication, and strategic planning. Rather than develop new resources, the committee identified existing professional competencies and assessment resources developed by other organizations for student affairs and admissions personnel that could spur enhanced strategic marketing and professional development opportunities in pharmacy education. It also reaffirmed the need for student diversity and the use of data to drive strategic decisions in recruitment. To identify gaps in knowledge among AACP member institutions, the committee analyzed the results of its fall 2018 survey on the current depth and breadth of student recruitment activities and their perceived effectiveness. The committee also recommended ways institutions can encourage faculty and others outside of the admissions office to participate in student recruitment activities. Finally, the committee concluded that it will be necessary for colleges and schools to collaborate across the academy to promote the benefits of pharmacy profession to prospective students, rather than individual colleges and schools of pharmacy, and be more responsive to the expectations of Gen Z students before the tide in applications will shift in a positive direction.

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Section: Mentorship Programs and Recruitment Officer Leadership Developmentmentioning

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Report of the 2018-2019 Student Affairs Standing Committee

Schoelles-Williams

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Godwin

et al. 2019

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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“…This presents two-year institutions with an opportunity to lead visions of student support that disrupt oppressive systems and challenge historic notions of the educational and engagement capacity of two-year colleges (Lowry et al, 2018). The leadership potential and impact of Student Life professionals on retention and persistence within the two-year setting is paramount (Mecoli et al, 2019). Existing research suggests that visions of Student Life within the two-year setting are continuously changing to meet new philosophies of support and development (Lowry et al, 2018;Mecoli et al, 2019;Zerquera et al, 2017).…”

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“…The leadership potential and impact of Student Life professionals on retention and persistence within the two-year setting is paramount (Mecoli et al, 2019). Existing research suggests that visions of Student Life within the two-year setting are continuously changing to meet new philosophies of support and development (Lowry et al, 2018;Mecoli et al, 2019;Zerquera et al, 2017). Student Life professionals provide the necessary leadership to counter barriers that obstruct student progress and persistence (Mecoli et al, 2019).…”

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“…Existing research suggests that visions of Student Life within the two-year setting are continuously changing to meet new philosophies of support and development (Lowry et al, 2018;Mecoli et al, 2019;Zerquera et al, 2017). Student Life professionals provide the necessary leadership to counter barriers that obstruct student progress and persistence (Mecoli et al, 2019). Such professionals lead their institutions by reviewing services and offerings that support retention (Lowry et al, 2018;Marquez & Hernandez, 2020).…”

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“…Collaborative leadership frames how information is conveyed and used to promote administrative effectiveness in higher education (Drago-Severson, 2009;Mecoli et al, 2019;Spillane, 2006). Student…”

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Low Cost but Effective: Staff Development Activities in Community College Student Affairs

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