Advancing Equity and Diversity in Student Affairs

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This Festschrift has a dual purpose: (a) highlight how student affairs has grown as a field of practice in response tothe growth of student diversity on college campuses, and (b) honor the remarkable career of Melvin C. Terrell. Asone of the unique contributions to higher education attributed to the United States, the practice of student affairshas played a significant role in supporting students as access to college has broadened. In turn, key principles of practice had to evolve toappropriately take into consideration diverse student development theory and needs. The span of Melvin C. Terrell's legendary accomplishmentsneatly aligned with the professional evolution of student affairs. Each of the chapters in this Festschrift artfully straddle the dual purpose of thisvolume. Researchers, practitioners, and key decision-makers will equally be empowered to employ the lessons and approaches informed by theevolution of student affairs over the past 30 years.¿¿ Presents cutting edge and thought-provoking chapters on the evolution of student affairs practice shaped by the diversification of the studentbody and practitioners¿¿ Contributions from some of the best minds and practitioners in the field¿¿ Includes curated chapters that capture advancements in student affairs practice informed by equity and diversity, while honoring the uniquecontribution of Melvin C. Terrell to the field