This Festschrift has a dual purpose: (a) highlight how student affairs
has grown as a field of practice in response to
the growth of student diversity on college campuses, and (b) honor the
remarkable career of Melvin C. Terrell. As
one of the unique contributions to higher education attributed to the
United States, the practice of student affairs
has played a significant role in supporting students as access to
college has broadened. In turn, key principles of practice had to evolve
to
appropriately take into consideration diverse student development theory
and needs. The span of Melvin C. Terrell's legendary accomplishments
neatly aligned with the professional evolution of student affairs. Each
of the chapters in this Festschrift artfully straddle the dual purpose
of this
volume. Researchers, practitioners, and key decision‐makers will equally
be empowered to employ the lessons and approaches informed by the
evolution of student affairs over the past 30 years.
Presents cutting edge and thought‐provoking chapters on the evolution
of student affairs practice shaped by the diversification of the
student
body and practitioners
Contributions from some of the best minds and practitioners in the
field
Includes curated chapters that capture advancements in student
affairs practice informed by equity and diversity, while honoring the
unique
contribution of Melvin C. Terrell to the field
