Future of the Profession

One of the most consequential partnerships for campus housing and residence life is with graduate preparation programs. Graduate students/assistants who live in the residence halls provide an integral part of the workforce and are the primary employee pipeline for the profession. Whether it is a student affairs (or related) program at the same institution or an agreement with an outside institution to provide a pool of candidates, it is critical that the two entities are on the same page in terms of professional preparation. A strong preparation for full-time work that incorporates both theory and practice can be crucial to job satisfaction and retention.