Good Practice Student Affairs: Principles to Foster Student Learning (Jossey Bass Higher & Adult Education Series) - Hardcover

"A substantive follow-up and explanation of the Principles for GoodPractice project that provides thoughtful and practical directionto student learning, supported by relevant research and experience.I believe this book will become a standard reference for studentaffairs professionals, both old and new." (Arthur Sandeen, vicepresident for student affairs, University of Florida) "A well-written, timely book that is very much needed by theprofession. Its strength is connecting the practical application ofthe Principles for Good Practice project cosponsored by the ACPAand NASPA to student affairs work. Practitioners will find it veryhelpful in restructuring roles and programs to create powerfullearning communities. Well done!" (Dudley B. Woodard, Jr., professor of higher education, University of Arizona) "A useful guide for any practitioner trying to understand how toput the Principles for Good Practice into action on their campus."(Margaret J. Barr, vice president, student affairs, NorthwesternUniversity)

Sponsored by American College Personnel Association and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Good Practice in Student Affairs expands on key practice standards outlined in a joint document sponsored by the American College Personnel Association and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators: The Principles of Good Practice for Student 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 examples of how to these principles in the field. This essential guide to effective practice is for student affairs professionals on all types of campuses.Authors include leading scholars and experienced practitioners in the fields of higher education and student affairs. They draw from the most current thinking and research to show how readers can translate principles for good practice into programs and services that support curricular objectives, advance student learning and development, and enrich campus communities. In a field where there have been diverging views of the role, scope, and mission of student affairs work, this resource provides a comprehensive action plan for fostering the education of students through student affairs.