Applying the ACPA/NASPA competencies in the development of a student affairs graduate professional preparation course in the UK

Abstract

This research study investigated the application of the American College Personnel Association/National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (ACPA/NASPA) competencies in the development of a graduate preparation course at a large, multi-campus research university in the UK. Expert practitioner feedback was used to adapt the competency framework and construct a tool for use in a British higher education setting. One hundred and five Student Affairs professionals participated in the resulting mixed methods study. Findings from this study have implication for applying the ACPA/NASPA professional competencies in the development of postgraduate professional preparation courses outside of the continental US.