PROGRAM STATEMENT
The Higher Education Program is committed to excellence in: 1) preparing and supporting administrative leaders for post-secondary institutions, 2) generating and supporting research and
3) delivering public service to the field of higher education. Therefore, graduate students and their educational development are a major priority of this program. A combination of academic rigor and experiential opportunities are the hallmarks of the program.

PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the program is to prepare students for leadership roles in student affairs. This is accomplished by engaging students in classroom learning and practicum experiences. Expected outcomes of the program include knowledge of organizational structure, the ability to apply student development theory, and an appreciation for the historical roots of the student affairs profession.

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

NATIONAL STANDARDS
Meets ACPA Professional Preparation Commission Standards: YES
Meets CAS Standards:
Other/Comments:

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Master's Application GPA: 3.0-4.0 GRE Personal Two Letters of recommendation Work experience Admission to Graduate School Deadline: Rolling Admission

Doctorate Application GPA 3.0-4.0 GRE Interview 3 letters of recommendation Vita Writing Sample Admission to Graduate School Letter of Intent Minimum of two years work experience Deadline: Rolling Admission

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Required Hours: Master's - 39 credit hours Doctorate - 93 credit hours

 

Master's Curriculum • One COE Core • Two Research and Statistics • Seven Student Affairs Courses • One Internship/Practicum • Two Electives Is a thesis required? No.

Doctorate Curriculum • COE Core • Four to six Research and Statistics • Fifteen Student Affairs/Higher Education Courses • Cognate/Related Area • Electives

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2003-2004):

	Total Number	# of Males	# of Females	# of Whites	# of Persons of Color
Total	75	37	48	68	7
	% of part-time students	% of full-time students	% of students enrolled in the program who also hold some form of financial assistance (graduate assistantship, fellowship, tuition waiver, scholarship)
Total	90	10	30

PROGRAM FACULTY - Faculty members with areas of specialization and percentage of time devoted to the program.

Dr. Bonita K. Butner, Associate Professor, Specialty – student affairs administration; 100%
Dr. Greg Bowes, Professor, Specialty – community college; 100%
Dr. Brent Cejda, Associate Professor, Specialty – administration and finance; 100%
Dr. John Murray, Professor, Specialty – community college; 100%
Dr. Robert Ewalt, Emeriti, VP Student Affairs & Assoc. Professor, 10%
Dr. Rebecca Owens, Adjunct Assistant Professor, 5%
Dr. Michael Shonrock, VP Student Affairs & Assoc. Professor, 5%

Last modified 06/03/2005
Information submitted by: Bonita K. Butner

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