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Foundations of Student Affairs Practice
How Philosophy, Theory, and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes
Florence A. Hamrick (Author), Nancy J. Evans (Author), John H. Schuh (Author)
9781118009246, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 23 September 2010
384 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 2 cm, 0.538 kg
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.
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.
Subject Areas: Education [JN]
