Learning Through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs

by Cooper; Diane L.

• ISBN13: 9781560328797
• ISBN10: 1560328797
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2002-07-26
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

For future student affairs professionals, the supervised practice experience is where theory learned in the classroom is put into practice.Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairsis designed to assist students and site supervisors in making the most of an experience where skills such as leadership, advising, conflict management and planning are applied. The foundation, structure and design of the supervised practice experience are discussed along with aspects of site relationships and legal and ethical issues. The authors focus attention on the theories and models that foster learning and understanding of higher education organizations while exercises, reflection points, and case studies illuminate the skill areas that students need to develop. Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairsbridges the gap between theory and practice, assisting students and site supervisors in constructing an experience that successfully contributes to learning and professionaldevelopment.

Author Biography

Diane L. Cooper, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the College Student Affairs Administration Program at the University of Georgia Sue A. Saunders, Ph.D., is Dean of Student Affairs at Lycoming College Roger B. Winston, Jr., Ph.D., is Professor of College Student Affairs Administration at the University of Georgia Joan B. Hirt, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Don G. Creamer, Ed.D., is Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and Director of the Educational Policy Institute at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Steven M. Janosik, Ed.D., is Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Co-Director of the Educational Policy Institute at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Foundations of the Supervised Practice Experience: Definitions, Context, and Philosophy	1	(34)
Don G. Creamer
Roger B. Winston, Jr.
Structure and Design of the Supervised Practice Experience	35	(30)
Joan B. Hirt
Steven M. Janosik
Supervision: Relationships That Support Learning	65	(32)
Roger B. Winston, Jr.
Don G. Creamer
Application of Theory in the Supervised Practice Experience	97	(36)
Sue A. Saunders
Diane L. Cooper
Legal and Ethical Issues	133	(20)
Steven M. Janosik
Joan B. Hirt
Evaluating the Supervised Practice Experience	153	(18)
Diane L. Cooper
Sue A. Saunders
Appendix A Skills Analysis Survey for Graduate Students in Higher Education and Student Affairs Graduate Preparation Programs	171	(10)
Appendix B Sample Internship Contract	181	(4)
Appendix C Supervisor' s Relationship Expectations Inventory	185	(2)
Appendix D Selected Resources to Assist in Understanding Theories Covered in Chapter 4	187	(2)
Appendix E NASPA Standards of Professional Practice	189	(4)
Appendix F American College Personnel Association Statement of Ethical Principles and Standards	193	(10)
Appendix G Ending the Internship Experience Questionnaire	203	(2)
Contributors	205	(4)
Index	209