An Assessment Model as Best Practice in Student Affairs

The phrase "best practice" is used often in student affairs, but the term lacks a common and accepted definition. This results in the implementation of programs and services that are neither grounded nor assessed. A model is proposed here that suggests a best practice process that integrates foundational student affairs documents and applies the principles of comprehensive assessment. Using this model, student affairs professionals can develop, implement, and improve programs and services to impact students and the profession. (Contains 2 figures.)