The purpose of this study was to examine the approaches used by directors in divisions of student affairs to initiate and sustain change. Determining the common and most effective approaches to change used by directors was a second purpose. Additionally, the researcher was interested in common change initiatives taking place and other factors that determine which approach to change directors use. A researcher-developed survey instrument based on Adrianna Kezar's (2014) Multi-faceted Framework for Understanding Change was used for this study. The instrument contained questions that were answered using a Likert scale. The survey was distributed to select members of NASPA that currently hold director level positions in student affairs. The results showed that directors in student affairs frequently use small adjustments while maintain the status quo to implement change. They feel change efforts are most successful when they are planned and organized and they use the evolutionary approach to change even though they feel it is only sometimes successful. Directors in student affairs do use different approaches to change based on their years of experience in their position. Indicating that as directors gain experience in their positions they make small adjustments while maintaining the status quo. Additionally, this study found that there are five common themes for changes that divisions of student affairs have experience: (a) restructuring or new staff, (b) diversity or inclusion efforts, (c) budget issues, (d) Title IX, and (e) assessment. Directors in student affairs should become familiar the many theories for leading change. They should become familiar with Kezar's (2014) Multi-faceted Framework for Understanding Change to be best prepared to fill the role of change agent. Senior level professionals should continue with professional development so that they are not using out dated models for change. When engaged in change initiatives student affairs divisions should create work groups to help facilitate the change as well as support one another. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]