Prior and Current Professional Association Influences on Graduate Preparation Programs

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Title: Prior and Current Professional Association Influences on Graduate Preparation Programs
Language: English
Authors: Chris Moody, Amelia Parnell
Source: New Directions for Student Services. 2025 (191):67-74.
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Professional Associations, Professionalism, Standard Setting, Advocacy, Career Development, Job Training, Student Personnel Services, Higher Education
DOI: 10.1002/ss.70017
ISSN: 0164-7970
1536-0695
Abstract: Professional associations support a field in many ways, including professionalization, setting standards of practice, advocating for members and the industry it supports, and generating and sharing knowledge, research, and scholarship. While they provide ongoing education, they can play a more intentional role in professional preparation. This article will discuss how comprehensive and functional area professional associations can support preparation for entry into the field of student affairs and higher education.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1489695
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Professional associations support a field in many ways, including professionalization, setting standards of practice, advocating for members and the industry it supports, and generating and sharing knowledge, research, and scholarship. While they provide ongoing education, they can play a more intentional role in professional preparation. This article will discuss how comprehensive and functional area professional associations can support preparation for entry into the field of student affairs and higher education.
ISSN:0164-7970
1536-0695
DOI:10.1002/ss.70017