HESA — Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership
Designed to help students choose a major and a career, students will explore career theories and their application to the world of work. Students will do a self assessment and investigate current occupational information and trends of the future in order to establish academic and career goals.
Identify, clarify and critique personal values. Expand awareness of cross-cultural values, life-style choices, sources of values and the process of making value commitments.
Examines current American views of death and dying from perspectives of psychology, religion, medicine and sociology. Explores attitudes toward death, grief, mourning and reactions to imminent death.
Consent of Instructor. For resident assistants only. Offers practical preparation to those who assist students making the transition to the University setting and living in the residence hall environment.
Study current theories of student development and practice the interpersonal communication skills needed by effective peer helpers; discuss and critique strategies for assisting students making the transition into postsecondary education.
Special short course for undergraduates on topics or issues in College Student Personnel Administration. Offered during summers and other semesters as need arises and resources are available. S/U graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Consent of instructor. Comprehensive training and support for persons interested in working as paraprofessionals in student services. Includes basic skills and development of sensitivity in meeting the developmental needs of college students. Repeatable, no limitations.
Prerequisite: HESA 263. Study theories of cognitive development, psychological type, and learning strategies as they apply to the increasingly diverse needs of incoming college students; discuss and practice strategies for mentoring students.
Beginning tutorial leaders will become acquainted with the history of Student Affairs, student development theory, principles of learning assistance, communication skills, and standards of professional behavior.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Prerequisites: Admission to the McNair Scholars Program. Gives students an overview of the research process and skills for graduate school success, as well as a mentored opportunity to participate in the initial steps of research development.
Prerequisites: HESA 263, HESA 363. Research topics related to the creation of a cohesive campus community and a welcoming environment for students; take leadership role in activities to provide a smoother transition for new students.
Prerequisite: HESA 365. Increases tutorial leaders' competencies in applying learning assistance theory, facilitating structured study sessions, and attending to individual differences; particular emphasis is placed on the development of leadership and mentoring skills.