Good practice in student affairs : principles to foster student learning

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Good practice in student affairs : principles to foster student learning

Gregory S. Blimling, Elizabeth J. Whitt and associates

(The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series)

Jossey-Bass Publishers, c1999

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-227) and index

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Sponsored by American College Personnel Association and NationalAssociation of Student Personnel Administrators Good Practice in Student Affairs expands on key practice standardsoutlined in a joint document sponsored by the American CollegePersonnel Association and the National Association of StudentPersonnel Administrators: The Principles of Good Practice forStudent Affairs. Based on the findings of the joint study group,this volume identifies the best practices in student affairs,presents research used to define the practices, and gives examplesof how to these principles in the field. This essential guide toeffective practice is for student affairs professionals on alltypes of campuses. Authors include leading scholars and experienced practitioners inthe fields of higher education and student affairs. They draw fromthe most current thinking and research to show how readers cantranslate principles for good practice into programs and servicesthat support curricular objectives, advance student learning anddevelopment, and enrich campus communities. In a field where therehave been diverging views of the role, scope, and mission ofstudent affairs work, this resource provides a comprehensive actionplan for fostering the education of students through studentaffairs.

Table of Contents

Identifying the Principles That Guide Student Affairs Practice (G.Blimling & E. Whitt). Engaging Students in Active Learning (M. Magolda). Helping Students Develop Coherent Values and Ethical Standards (J.Dalton). Setting the Bar High to Promote Student Learning (G. Kuh). Using Systematic Inquiry to Improve Performance (E. Pascarella& E. Whitt). Using Resources to Achieve Institutional Missions and Goals (L.Reisser & L. Roper). Forging Educational Partnerships That Advance Student Learning (C.Schroeder). Creating Inclusive Communities, Johnetta Cross Brazzell (L.Reisser). Using Principles to Improve Practice (G. Blimling & E. Whitt).

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