A Perspective on Student Affairs
(1987-NASPA)

The Student Personnel Point of View (1937-ACE)

- The Academic Mission of the Institution is Preeminent
- Each Student is Unique
- Each Person Has Worth and Dignity
- Bigotry Cannot Be Tolerated (Must Be Challenged)
- Feelings Affect Thinking and Learning
- Student Involvement Enhances Learning
- Personal Circumstances Affect Learning
- Out of Class Environments Affect Learning
- A Supportive & Friendly Commuity Life Helps Students Learn
- The Freedom to Doubt and Question Must Be Guaranteed
- Effective Citizenship Must Be Taught (Service-Learning)
- Students are Responsible for Their Own Lives

 

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