Introduction

Higher education institutions are complex when you consider the many people that make up their parts. Professionals working in the dynamic field of student affairs alone come from various educational backgrounds and life experiences. Students attending these institutions are also diverse, so their needs and demands are ever-changing. The primary focus of student affairs is to provide services and support to students that enhance student learning, development, and success outside the classroom. As such, student affairs professionals must often be prepared for unprecedented change. Reductions in government funding for higher education have been an ongoing concern for institutions, which has challenged student affairs professionals to offer programs and services for students strategically. In response to this challenge, campus collaboration has been an increasing responsibility for student affairs professionals to effectively provide engaged opportunities that support student success (Das, 2022). As diversity and collaboration continue to increase on campus, student affairs professionals may be further challenged with consensus over core values that all should demonstrate (Bureau, 2018). These professionals must continue to evaluate their perspectives and values to ensure consistency throughout the field.