“An Empty Promise”: Experiences of Student Affairs Professionals of Color

Student Affairs Professionals of Color (SAPC) serve a critical role in the field of higher education. Using a phenomenological approach, this study gathered data from semi-structured interviews with eight SAPC from various backgrounds and institutions. Findings from this study illuminated how the pa...

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Published inThe College student affairs journal Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 83 - 96
Main Authors Hutchings, Quortne R, Franco Carerra, Lillianna, Noriega, Cristian
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Southern Association for College Student Affairs 01.09.2023
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Summary:Student Affairs Professionals of Color (SAPC) serve a critical role in the field of higher education. Using a phenomenological approach, this study gathered data from semi-structured interviews with eight SAPC from various backgrounds and institutions. Findings from this study illuminated how the participating SAPC experienced code-switching, student affairs fatigue, and professional crossroads. This study revealed a trend in which SAPC felt a lack of fulfillment and encountered unmet expectations in the profession. This research offers key recommendations for future exploration and practice to improve the field of student affairs and higher education for SAPC.
ISSN:0888-210X
2381-2338
2381-2338
DOI:10.1353/csj.2023.a916693