Sources, Types, and Perceived Effectiveness of Student Affairs Supervisor Training and Preparation

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ID21839086
AuthorsEmily Holmes (University of Southern Mississippi), Masha Krsmanovic (0000-0001-5415-4652, University of Southern Mississippi, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume62
Issue3
Pages335-349
Publication date2025-05-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1949-6605 • E-ISSN: 1949-6591
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19496591.2025.2472331
OpenAlexW4410142000
LanguageEN
References cited18

This nationwide quantitative study investigated the sources, perceived effectiveness, and types of student affairs supervisors’ training. Supervisors agreed that training contributed to their success, with training effectiveness varying by gender, years of experience in higher education, and years in a supervisory role. The study emphasizes the need for ongoing, tailored training that enhances supervisory effectiveness at different career stages and incorporates key areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion to improve staff engagement and retention

Higher education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Student affairs · Supervisor · Applied Psychology · Counseling Practices and Supervision · Educational and Psychological Assessments · Medicine · Mentoring and Academic Development · Psychology

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