“Streams of Influence” in Student Affairs: A Renewed Emphasis on Leadership Education

Abstract

This case study presents an overview of the development of a new Office for Leadership Programs at Villanova University, housed under the Office of Student Development. Adapting Kingdon’s (1984) public policy model to the creation of new initiatives in student affairs, this article offers a conceptual framework for the design of new student affairs initiatives and a practical template for creating a sustainable, student-centered, and mission-driven center for undergraduate student leadership programs.