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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.
Van Pelt Library LB2342.9 .H36 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hamrick, Florence A. (Florence Aileen)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Student affairs services--United States.
- Student affairs services.
- Education, Higher--Aims and objectives--United States.
- Education, Higher.
- Education, Higher--Aims and objectives.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- xx, 360 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2002]
- Summary:
- "Foundations of Student Affairs Practic" e 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.
- Contents:
- Examining institutional missions
- Putting student development in context
- How campus environments influence student outcomes
- The role of student affairs in the learning process
- Self-aware and interpersonally sensitive individual
- Democratic citizen
- Educated person
- Skilled worker
- Life skills manager
- Recommendations for practice
- Recommendations for further research.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- ISBN:
- 0787946478
- OCLC:
- 50204162
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