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What Is Professional Development?
Author(s) -
Schwartz Robert A.,
Bryan William A.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.8401
Subject(s) - student affairs , professional development , variety (cybernetics) , public relations , engineering ethics , political science , pedagogy , sociology , higher education , engineering , computer science , law , artificial intelligence
Abstract It is quite clear that the diverse nature of the profession of student affairs, the vast array of institutions, and the incredible variety of student affairs professionals demand a wide range of opportunities and possibilities for professional development. This chapter sets the stage for the discussions that follow on personal and professional development. In particular, it examines the question, “What is staff development?”