ED434 3 Credits Student Affairs Administration: Minority Student Affairs With changing demographics and institutional emphasis on promoting diverse student populations, support services for minority students have emerged in higher education administration. This course focuses on the history, underlying philosophies, organizational structures, and professional staffing in minority student affairs. In addressing current issues and future challenges facing such organizations, topics explore the complexity of racial identity; offer reflections on Brown v. Board of Education; and illuminate why affirmative action in higher education is necessary to achieve diversity. Guest presentations by practicing professionals may complement class offerings.