Foundations of student affairs practice : how philosophy, theory and research strengthen educational outcomes

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Foundations of student affairs practice : how philosophy, theory and research strengthen educational outcomes

Florence A. Hamrick, Nancy J. Evans and John H. Schuh

Jossey-Bass, c2002

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

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"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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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.

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