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Discussion Questions
1. Of the 30 listed needs of entry-level professionals, 7 were identified by study participants as the most important. Are there other issues that you believe should have been included in the top 30? Do you agree with the top 7? Would entry-, mid-, and senior-level practitioners at your institution agree on these top needs? Is it important that there is congruence at your university or in your department? 2. Magolda and Carnaghi (2004) note that building or seeking mentoring relationships and clarifying job expectations during a job search will prepare graduate students for success as they become new professionals. What kind of formal and informal graduate student/ student affairs professional mentoring programs are offered on your campus? How does your department intentionally prepare your graduate students for the entry-level position job search? What additional opportunities are available? 3. What can you as a professional do to continue to personally build upon the foundation and knowledge base acquired with a master’s degree? What support/professional development can you provide to your staff to help them be effective in addressing the needs of today’s college and university students? How does the support you provide differ between mid-level professionals and entry-level professionals? 4. Some of the topics listed as the top 30 needs seem to be broad-based and philosophical in nature. How can you incorporate issues such as fostering student learning, developing multicultural competencies, and understanding organizational culture into training and professional development opportunities? 5. This article touches on the potential reduction of candidates for live-in positions (St. Onge, Ellett, & Nestor, 2002; Belch & Mueller, 2003). Belch and Mueller state three primary issues that may be the cause: concerns about quality of life, remuneration, and lack of interest in the residential life field. Have you noticed a possible decline in the quantity or quality of live-in candidates? How can providing professional development opportunities address this concern? 6. Mentoring and involvement in professional associations are two potential options that entry-level professionals can choose to help develop their skill sets. How can technology be used to enhance these opportunities? Discussion questions submitted by Shana Meyer, Journal Board reviewer, Fort Hays State University

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Letter from the Editor
Training Resident Assistants to Make Effective Referrals to Counseling
Professional Development Needs for New Residential Life Professionals
Structural Analysis of the Resident Assistant Cultural Diversity Questionnaire
Recent Alumni Perceptions of Hall Government Leadership Learning
Resident Assistants as Rule Enforcers Versus Friends: An Exploratory Study of Role Conflict
College Housing Dissertations: A Bounded Qualitative Meta-Study
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