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The Next Act book cover

The Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career

Career and Workforce Development Supporting the Profession AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level VP for Student Affairs
August 21, 2024 Jason Pina Amy Hecht


Your Career, Your Purpose

The Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career explores diverse career development opportunities for student affairs professionals. The book discusses broadly how professionals can navigate career paths within and beyond higher education, encouraging adaptability and personal growth. Through real-life narratives, the authors offer practical advice on assessing and aligning one’s career with personal passions and evolving professional goals. They also challenge traditional views on career advancement, emphasizing the importance of finding fulfillment and purpose in work. The chapters examine a wide range of career transitions, from advancing within student affairs to moving into consulting, faculty roles, or even PK–12 education. Readers will gain valuable insights on how to adapt to the ever-evolving higher education landscape, while discovering new opportunities for leadership and success. Whether you are considering a career shift or seeking to advance your current role, this book offers a wealth of guidance on finding purpose and achieving long-term career satisfaction.

Paperback | 2024 | 348 pages

ISBN: 978-1-948213-47-9

Member Price
29.95
Non-Member Price
34.95
Type
book

Table of Contents

Foreword
Stephanie A. Gordon

Preface

Chapter 1 – Quiet Quitting and the Job Market
Amy Hecht and Jason B. Pina

Chapter 2 – Changing Institution Type
Martino Harmon With Jamie V. Sanchez

Chapter 3 – Shifting Roles Within the Same Institution
Jeanna Mastrodicasa and Katie O’Dair

Chapter 4 – Serving as a Vice President for Student Affairs for the Long Term
Michael N. Christakis, Pauline Burke, Shannon Ellis, and Patricia A. Whitely With Heather M. Stevens

Chapter 5 – Serving Higher Education Through Consulting
Erin Hoffmann Harding and Ana Rossetti

Chapter 6 – Transitioning From Higher Education to New Industries
Constanza Cabello and Sofia B. Pertuz

Chapter 7 – The Unexpected Return to Campus
Gage E. Paine

Chapter 8 – The Call, Push, and Pull to Academia: Navigating to Faculty
Michael S. Funk, Tamara Bertrand Jones, and Natasha N. Croom

Chapter 9 – A Return to the Administrative Side
David J. Nguyen

Chapter 10 – Going Global: Student Affairs Practitioners Abroad
Ainsley Carry, Baishakhi Taylor, and Raphael X. Moffett

Chapter 11 – Transitioning From Higher Education to PK–12 Education
Karen Warren Coleman

Chapter 12 – Boundaries, Balance, and Moving Forward
Darryl Lovett and Marcella Runell

Chapter 13 – Presidential Perspectives on Student Affairs Careers and Preparation to Move On
Kenneth Elmore, Thomas Gibson, Ajay Nair, Ellen J. Neufeldt, and Lori S. White

Chapter 14 – Values as a Framework for Career Realignment
Amie K. Hammond

Appendix

Editors and Contributors

Index

Praise for The Next Act: Realigning Your Mindset, Purpose, and Career

"The Next Act is a powerful collection of essays providing a broad-ranging discussion of career development opportunities for student affairs professionals within and outside student affairs and higher education. Each author bases helpful advice on personal and frank narratives. Should student affairs professionals aspire to a promotion within student affairs, should they take a second (or third) vice presidency, should they aspire to a presidency, or should they leave higher education altogether? The editors’ insightful framing chapter and the decision matrix in the appendix are invaluable. While the intended audience of the book is student affairs professionals, other professionals, especially from higher education, will find transferable lessons as they consider career paths." —R. Barbara Gitenstein, President Emerita, The College of New Jersey; Senior Fellow, Senior Consultant, Association of Governing Boards

"Informed by their unique vantage points as leaders, coaches, scholars, and practitioners, Pina and Hecht have curated a remarkable anthology on career transformations. The Next Act is more than a guidebook for anyone charting their own path in student affairs—it is also essential reading for university leaders who are set on helping administrators flourish.” —Linda G. Mills, President, New York University

“Most professionals will make moves at various junctures in their careers—they should read this excellent book before doing so. The Next Act is impressively comprehensive and includes useful guidance for everyone at all career stages. This timeless text thoughtfully honors the importance of living in the present while simultaneously preparing for future transitions.” —Shaun Harper, Clifford and Betty Allen Professor, University of Southern California

“The Next Act is an invaluable resource for student affairs practitioners navigating the evolving landscape of higher education. The book’s insightful exploration of career transitions, resilience, and adaptability is compelling and offers practical strategies that align strongly with TBD’s commitment to empowering leaders with purpose and cultivating inclusivity. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to realign their career with their values and aspirations, offering a roadmap to not just professional success, but personal fulfillment.” —Angela E. Batista, Founder and CEO, Transformation by Design (TBD)

“Across all professional levels, the student affairs workforce is facing unprecedented changes and challenges. This book beautifully captures these challenges and the many choices and opportunities for professionals in higher education. It is a book of hope and promise and is a must-read for every student affairs professional today.” —Kevin Kruger, President Emeritus, NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education