Enhancing Student Engagement on Campus

by Sandeen, Arthur

• ISBN13: 9780761825340
• ISBN10: 0761825347
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-12
• Publisher: UPA

Summary

This book describes actual experiences the author had with students during his extended career as a college administrator. It is intended to illustrate the importance of engaging students personally in campus life to enhance their education.

Table of Contents

Preface
Student Creativity and Antics
Invitations from Students	2	(2)
Streaking Through College	4	(2)
He Just Doesn't Test Well	6	(3)
Aren't You Somebody?	9	(1)
We're a Father!	10	(2)
Buried Treasure	12	(2)
Creative Student Politics	14	(3)
Misconceptions and Stereotypes
Fraternity Bashing	17	(2)
Dealing With a ``Radical'' Student	19	(2)
The Dumb Jock	21	(2)
They're Just a Bunch of Bums	23	(3)
What The Students Are Thinking	26	(2)
Students and Conformity	28	(2)
On the Horns of a Dilemma
Whose Life Is It, Anyway?	30	(3)
My Political Naivete	33	(2)
A Sweet Little Old Lady	35	(3)
Who Has Sufficient Wisdom?	38	(3)
``Adjusted'' Recommendations	41	(3)
Spring Break	44	(1)
Loss of Innocence	45	(3)
Observations and Issues
Presidents and Students	48	(1)
Deciding What Students Should Study	49	(2)
Student Satisfaction and Retention	51	(4)
Recruiting New Students	55	(3)
Reference Points	58	(3)
Insight and Inspiration
He's My Brother	61	(2)
It's No Big Deal	63	(2)
The Faculty Just Don't Care	65	(3)
A Lesson From a Student	68	(3)
Whose Flag Is That, Anyway?	71	(3)
Confession: My Favorite Students	74