Florence A. Hamrick & Nancy J. Evans 
Foundations of Student Affairs Practice [PDF ebook] 
How Philosophy, Theory, and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes

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.

İçerik tablosu

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.

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Florence A. Hamrick is associate professor of Educational
Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University.

Nancy J. Evans is professor of Educational Leadership and
Policy Studies at Iowa State University and coauthor of Student
Development in College (Jossey-Bass).

John H. Schuh is professor of Educational Leadership and
Policy Studies at Iowa State University and coauthor of numerous
publications and books including Assessment in Student
Affairs, Advising Student Groups and Organizations, and
Involving Colleges, all from Jossey-Bass.