Professional Associations in American College Student Affairs Administration:History,Structure and Functions
During the past one hundred years,professional associations in American college student affairs administration have gradually got a structure made up of annual conference,governing board and commissions.Meanwhile,the professional associations have always carried out the governance based on voluntary participation and democratic election.Furthermore,the professional associations also have such important functions as drawing up guiding principles and industry standards,promoting research and publications,enhancing professional development in membership.Actually,the professional associations participate and shape the process of professionalization in America and the world.All these can provide good experience and reference for the professionalization of student affairs administration in China's higher education system.