Foundations of Student Affairs Practice
How Philosophy, Theory and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes
Published on 1. November 2002
Book
Hardback
384 pages
978-0-7879-4647-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Foundations of Student Affairs Practice" is an essential resource that explores the purposes of higher education, the theories that provide a foundation for student learning and growth, and the experiences that contribute to student learning. Florence Hamrick, Nancy Evans, and John Schuh - three preeminent leaders in the field show how student affairs professionals can provide a more meaningful and holistic educational experience for their students.
Reviews / Votes
"An excellent synthesis of information from several disciplines." (Teachers College Record, 4/15/03)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 181 mm
Weight
660 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-4647-0 (9780787946470)
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Florence A. Hamrick | Nancy J. Evans | John H. Schuh
Foundations of Student Affairs Practice
How Philosophy, Theory, and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes
Book
09/2010
1st Edition
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Florence A. Hamrick | Nancy J. Evans | John H. Schuh
Foundations of Student Affairs Practice
How Philosophy, Theory, and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes
E-Book
02/2003
Jossey-Bass
€25.99
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Persons
Florence A. Hamrick is associate professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University. Nancy J. Evans is professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University and coauthor of Student Development in College (Jossey-Bass). John H. Schuh is professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University and coauthor of numerous publications and books including Assessment in Student Affairs, Advising Student Groups and Organizations, and Involving Colleges, all from Jossey-Bass.
Content
ContentsPreface ixThe Authors.Part One: Historical, Theoretical, and PhilosophicalFoundations.1 Examining Institutional Missions.2 Putting Student Development in Context.3 How Campus Environments InfluenceStudent Outcomes.4 The Role of Student Affairs in theLearning Process.Part Two: Understanding Key Student Outcomes.5 Self-Aware and Interpersonally Sensitive Individual.6 Democratic Citizen.7 Educated Person.8 Skilled Worker.9 Life Skills Manager.Part Three: Where We Go from Here.10 Recommendations for Practice.11 Recommendations for Further Research.Name Index.Subject Index.