Knowledge, skills, and dispositions to develop and maintain integrity in one’s life and work, a standard of ethics, and commitment to one’s own wellness and growth where personal and ethical foundations are aligned.

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions that connect the history, philosophy, and values of the student affairs profession to current practice.  Demonstrating that our practices are informed by the profession’s history, philosophy, and values.

Design, conduct, critique, and use methodologies and results to inform practice, and to shape the political and ethical climate.

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions relating to policy development, application of legal constructs, compliance/policy issues, and the understanding of governance structures.

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions used in the management of institutional human capital, financial, and physical resources.

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of a leader, with or without positional authority, working together to envision, plan, and affect change in organizations and respond to broad-based constituencies and issues. 

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to create learning environments fostering equitable participation of all groups; acknowledging and educating on issues of oppression, privilege, and power. 

Addressing concepts and principles of student development and learning theory, including the ability to apply theory to improve and inform student affairs and teaching practice.

Using digital tools, resources, and technologies for the advancement of student learning, development, and success. Knowledge, skills, and dispositions leading to digital literacy and citizenship.

Knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to advising and supporting individuals and groups. Takes into account self-knowledge and the needs of others, advancing the holistic wellness of self, our students, and our colleagues.