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A Legacy of Influence: SACSA's Enduring Relationship with CAS

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Title: A Legacy of Influence: SACSA's Enduring Relationship with CAS
Language: English
Authors: Jennifer B. Wells (ORCID 0000-0003-1791-1153)
Source: College Student Affairs Journal. 2025 43(2):142-146.
Availability: Southern Association for College Student Affairs. 11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419; e-mail: CSAJreviews@gmail.com; Web site: https://sacsa.org/pages/college-student-affairs-journal
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Professional Associations, Student Personnel Workers, Student Personnel Services, Regional Cooperation, National Standards, Institutional Role, Higher Education, Leadership, Advocacy, Institutional Cooperation
ISSN: 0888-210X
2381-2338
Abstract: This article explores the longstanding and often underrecognized influence of the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) on the development and evolution of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). Tracing shared origins, early advocacy for professional standards, and sustained leadership from SACSA members, the paper illustrates how regional collaboration has shaped national practices in student affairs. Highlighting historical milestones, leadership contributions, and a call for future research, this analysis positions SACSA as a critical partner in CAS's legacy and continued relevance in the field.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1488332
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article explores the longstanding and often underrecognized influence of the Southern Association for College Student Affairs (SACSA) on the development and evolution of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). Tracing shared origins, early advocacy for professional standards, and sustained leadership from SACSA members, the paper illustrates how regional collaboration has shaped national practices in student affairs. Highlighting historical milestones, leadership contributions, and a call for future research, this analysis positions SACSA as a critical partner in CAS's legacy and continued relevance in the field.
ISSN:0888-210X
2381-2338