"The Heritage of Student Affairs in Higher Education: History, Philosophy, and Values" is a valuable resource for student affairs educators seeking to discover their professional roots. It focuses on student affairs in the United States. It offers insights into the philosophical foundations of the field, including history, values, ethics, and practices, while providing a unique perspective on diversity, social justice, and inclusion. In this book, you will learn how student affairs educators establish their professional identity through practice. All the essential elements of student affairs have been expertly interconnected, creating a blueprint highlighting the profession's heritage. The book situates the ACPA/NASPA (2015) competencies within fundamental aspects of the student affairs field by providing current literature and real-world examples. The case studies presented demonstrate the complexity of ethical decision-making and leading through a social justice lens. It prioritizes integrating social justice into student affairs by discussing professional identity, standards, and competencies throughout each chapter. Chapter One traces diversity and inclusion within student affairs from the elitist beginning to the current times. Chapter Two introduces the ethic of care and social justice. Chapter Three discusses the philosophical and practical applications of experiential learning. Chapter Four covers the role of values and ethics in decision-making for student affairs educators. Lastly, Chapter Five reflects on the field's foundations while focusing on the future. It will be a valuable resource for graduate students in student affairs preparation programs and new student affairs educators to foster their professional identity and ultimately achieve their goal of whole-person education.