Foundations of Student Affairs Practice
How Philosophy, Theory, and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes
1st Edition
Published on 23. September 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-118-00924-6 (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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
582 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-118-00924-6 (9781118009246)
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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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Florence A. Hamrick | Nancy J. Evans | John H. Schuh
Foundations of Student Affairs Practice
How Philosophy, Theory and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes
Book
11/2002
Jossey-Bass
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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.
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
Preface. The Authors.
Part One: Historical, Theoretical, and Philosophical Foundations.
1 Examining Institutional Missions.
2 Putting Student Development in Context.
3 How Campus Environments Influence Student Outcomes.
4 The Role of Student Affairs in the Learning 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.
Part One: Historical, Theoretical, and Philosophical Foundations.
1 Examining Institutional Missions.
2 Putting Student Development in Context.
3 How Campus Environments Influence Student Outcomes.
4 The Role of Student Affairs in the Learning 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.