The state of the college union : contemporary issues and trends / Tamara Yakaboski, Danielle M. De Sawal, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Yakaboski, Tamara, editor.

De Sawal, Danielle M., editor.

Series:

New directions for student services ; Number 145.

New Directions for Student Services ; Number 145

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Student unions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, California : Jossey-Bass, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The college union is the living room and community center for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors, and serves as a learning laboratory for students through employment, engagement, and leadership opportunities. Senior-level administrators and college union professionals need to be aware of the trends and issues facing college unions in the 21st century. This volume addresses implications for college unions of changing: Student characteristicsStudent engagementFacility design and the creation of communityFundraisingTechnologyG

Contents:

The State of the College Union: Contemporary Issues and Trends; CONTENTS; EDITORS' NOTES; References; 1 Revisiting the Role of the College Union; Changing Student Demographics; Technological Expansion; Students' Changing Lifestyles and Values; Accountability, Competition for Resources, and the Assessment Movement; Conclusion: The Future of College Unions; References; 2 Serving Diverse Student Populations in College Unions; Changing Student Demographics; Becoming Intentionally Inclusive in College Unions; Defining and Assessing the Multicultural Organization

Diversity Expression in Physical SpaceThe College Union Mission Statement; Programming for Diverse Populations; Collaborations; Funding; Staffing; Conclusion; References; 3 Student Engagement and College Unions; Cocurricular Student Learning in College Unions; How College Unions Foster Engagement; Leadership and Civic Engagement Opportunities; Employment; Roles of Staff; Physical and Design Elements; Measuring Student Engagement; Conclusion; References; 4 College Unions, Learning, and Community Building; Architectural Theory and College Unions; College Union Facilities' Impacts on Students

College Union Facilities as Places for LearningCollege Union Facilities as Places for Belonging; Future Considerations; Conclusion; References; 5 Fundraising and Philanthropy in College Unions; Partnering With the University's Foundation; Tracking Students for Future Giving; Documenting the College Union Story; Student Philanthropy in College Unions; Creating a Culture of Giving; References; 6 Impact and Evolution of Technology in College Unions; Facility Operations; The Future Role of the Campus Bookstore and Retail Venues; Student Organization Advising; Marketing; Planning for the Future

ConclusionReferences; 7 Small College Unions; Defining Small Colleges; History of Small Colleges; Physical Space: Clearly Defined or Intentionally Blended; Small Union Staffing: Wearers of Many Hats; Student Employment and Paraprofessionals; Facility Management; Budgets and Finance; Small College Programming; The Future of Small College Unions; References; 8 Globalization and College Unions; Globalization and Internationalization of Higher Education; Student Engagement and the Role of College Unions; Student Affairs and Professionals in College Unions

Student Affairs and Globalization of College UnionsCollege Union Services for a Global Population; Conclusion; Note; References; 9 Preparing College Unions for the Future Through Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Creating a Culture of Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Considerations for Future Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Engagement; Diversity; Facility Design and Community; Fundraising; Technology; Small College Unions; Globalization and College Unions; Charting a Future Through Partnerships With Graduate Preparation Programs; References; INDEX; Other Titles

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 12, 2014).

ISBN:

1-118-87891-4

1-118-87897-3

OCLC:

875819063