Students can purchase the book "The Implications of Student Spirituality for Student Affairs Practice (New Directions for Student Services)" at Amazon.com.

Overview:
This course will examine the role spirituality plays in student affairs from both theoretical and practical perspectives. We will discuss connections to student development theory and how to weave spirituality into student life programs. We will look at the role that spirituality can play in staff development for both individuals and groups. Finally, we will examine the spiritual dimensions of graduate preparation programs. The course will utilize the Jossey Bass monograph, The Implications of Student Spirituality for Student Affairs Practice (2001) as well as additional readings. A comprehensive resource list of books, articles, retreat centers, websites, etc. will be provided.

Course Description:
This three-week workshop will provide participants the opportunity to explore issues connected with spirituality and Student Affairs. Divided into three one-week segments, the course will cover the following topics: (1) student development theory and connections to spiritual development; (2) incorporating spirituality into student life programs, such as orientation, career services, health education and residence life; (3) designing staff development opportunities for individuals and groups. We will look at spirituality from the vantagepoint of three lenses: theory, practices, and within our own lives. Over the course of the three weeks participants will choose one activity they do not regularly engage in to supplement or explore fresh an aspect of their own spiritual development. A list of suggested activities will be provided.

This course is designed for all persons connected with Student Affairs: new professionals, mid-career staff, faculty, and senior student affairs officers. Participants will be expected to read about 2-3 articles/chapters per week and participate in online discussions of the material. Course members will be partnered with each other to receive feedback on the design of a program within student affairs that relates to spirituality. Resources such as websites, books, journals, conferences, etc. will be provided for additional and follow-on learning.

Source Materials:
There will be two main sources for the materials we will read:

• Jablonski, M. (Ed) 2001. The Implications of Student Spirituality for Student Affairs Practice. Jossey Bass Publishers, San Francisco.
• Carlson, R. & Sheild, B. (1995). Handbook for the Soul. Little, Brown, & Co. New York.

Course Objectives:

1. Review spiritual development theory as it relates to college students and adult development.
2. Identify methods to incorporate spiritual development into Student Affairs programs.
3. Understand the importance of spirituality and staff development, group dynamics, and individual growth.

Expectations:

1. Read chapters/articles suggested. Participate at least every other day in the online discussions of the material. Questions to guide the discussions will be presented.

2. Design/plan a staff development or student life program to incorporate aspects of spirituality. Share your idea online with another course member for feedback.

3. Participate in one spiritually related activity your have not regularly engaged in before. Share your reflections with the group online, or privately with the facilitator.

Timetable:

Week One:
- Read Editors Notes, Chapters 1 and 2 from Implications for Student.
- Discuss readings online, using the questions given as a guide.
- Choose a spiritual practice to explore. See the list below.

Week Two:
- Read Chapter 3 from Implications for Student.
- Read Handbook for the Soul, pages 1-60.
- Discuss online how to incorporate spirituality into student affairs areas such as orientation,
   residence life, health education, career services, first year seminars.

Week Three:
- Read Chapters 5 and 7 from Implications for Student
- Design/plan a staff development or student life program to incorporate aspects of spirituality.
- Share your idea online with another course member for feedback.
- Discuss readings online, using the questions given as a guide.
- Share reflections on the spiritual practice you choose.

Activities List:
  - Journal writing- reflect on readings/connections to spirituality for the work that you do
  - Walk in nature
  - Attend a religious service
  - Read a foundation piece from a tradition not your own
  - Reflect upon your spiritual/religious faith background and its implications for your career
    (discuss with a close friend or with facilitator online)
  - Practice Yoga, Tai- Chi or other centering form of bodywork
  - Meditate in silence 15 minutes per day
  - Write five cards of appreciation/thanks and mail them
  - Conduct a mini-retreat, reserving 2 hours one afternoon to write, reflect, read- out of office
  - Listen to music- chants, sounds from nature, celtic harps, native american, gospel
  - Bring flowers into your home and office every week
  - Choose a picture of spiritual significance to you and place it where you can see it several times a day.
  - Stop and think about the meaning of that picture.
  - Spend one half hour on the phone with a sick/lonely relative or friend.
  - Any other activity you would like to suggest to the facilitator.

Instructor Bio:
Margaret A. Jablonski, Ed.D. has worked in higher education for over twenty years as a student affairs administrator and a faculty member. She has been a dean in the student life areas at four institutions, including MIT, Brown, and the University of Connecticut. Dr. Jablonski has taught in the Educational Leadership program at the University of Massachusetts for several years, and designed a new course called "Spirituality and Education" for Masters and Doctoral students. She recently edited a Jossey Bass monograph on spirituality and student affairs, and has presented on the topic at several conferences. Dr. Jablonski has been active in several higher education associations, most notably the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Students can purchase the book "The Implications of Student Spirituality for Student Affairs Practice (New Directions for Student Services)" at Amazon.com.