Linking Theory to Practice û Case Studies for Working with College Students

by Stage, Frances K.; Dannells, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781560328650
• ISBN10: 1560328657
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The new edition of this acclaimed book offers twenty-six new case studies on student affairs issues that reflect the complexity of today#xE2;#xAC;"s environment at colleges and universities. The cases present a challenging array of problems to tackle, such as racial diversity, campus violence, alcohol abuse, and student activism. The campus settings range from large research universities, community college campuses, historically black institutions, and residential liberal arts colleges. An excellent teaching tool, the book challenges students to consider multiple overlapping issues within a single case study. The book is also intended for student affairs workshops or for new or experienced professionals in student affairs. Outstanding features include: A two-part structure that sets the stage for case study methods and links student affairs theory with practical applications Cases set in a wide variety of institution types and locations Complex case studies reflecting the multifaceted issues student affairs professionals face in today#xE2;#xAC;"s college university environment

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Contributors	xi
PART 1: THEORIES, PRACTICES, AND CASE-STUDY ANALYSIS	1	(58)
Theory in a Practical World	3	(14)
Frances K. Stage
Michael Dannells
Theory and Practice in Student Affairs	17	(24)
Frances K. Stage
John P. Downey
Michael Dannells
Case Analysis in Action	41	(18)
Michael Dannells
Frances K. Stage
Pizza Bashing at Highland University	44	(15)
Marilyn J. Amey
David W. Hardy
PART 2: CASE STUDIES	59	(162)
Cases in Organization and Administration	61	(32)
Student Dissent at Warren Community College	62	(4)
Florence A. Hamrick
Doing More with Less: Creatively Downsizing or ``Rightsizing''	66	(5)
Susan R. Komives
Less Drinking or Professional Sinking?	71	(4)
Katie B. Douglas
The Freshman Applicant Everyone Seems to Know (and Hate)	75	(3)
William Tobin
The New Dean	78	(5)
Janice Dawson-Threat
Honesty and Integrity	83	(5)
Vicki J. Rosser
Birth of a Learning College	88	(5)
Scott C. Brown
Cases in Advising and Counseling	93	(24)
When Trauma Comes Marching In	94	(6)
Anne Butler
Michael Dannells
First Generation College Students: Tension Between Faculty and Staff	100	(3)
Glenda Droogsma Musoba
Frances Stage
Culture Clash: International Student Incident at the Middle Valley University	103	(6)
Julie R. Nelson
Florence A. Hamrick
Aiding International Students: Whose Responsibility?	109	(4)
Harriet Wilkins
Little Secrets and Chain Reactions: The Case of Ana Maria Lopez at Traditional University	113	(4)
Jeanett Castellanos
Cases in Residence Life	117	(22)
Challenges of the New Frontier: The Internet and Student Affairs Practice	118	(3)
Adrianna Kezar
The Morning After	121	(4)
Patricia M. Volp
Violence and Romance: A Case Study	125	(3)
Aaron D. Anderson
Fighting Words	128	(4)
John P. Downey
Hatred in the Heartland: Anywhere College Responds	132	(7)
Julie R. Nelson
Florence A. Hamrick
Cases in Student Activities	139	(34)
Take Back the Night: A Gauge of the Climate for Women on Campus	140	(4)
Jillian Kinzie
Patricia Muller
Hazing is Prohibited: It Sounds so Simple	144	(5)
Catherine McHugh Engstrom
Suzy Nelson
Breakfast at Tara	149	(3)
M. Christopher Brown II
Steven P. Thomas
Tortillas with Dinner: An Excuse for Racial Harassment	152	(6)
Guadalupe Anaya
M. Lillian Casillas
Who's on First? What's on Second? Managing Projects in Student Affairs	158	(4)
Robert DeBard
Conflict in the Union: Whose Rights are Right?	162	(4)
Florence A. Hamrick
W. Houston Dougharty
``Controversy Sells Tickets!'' What Else Does Controversy Bring?	166	(7)
Cathy McHugh Engstrom
Michael Elmore
Cases on Academic Issues	173	(26)
We Want Our Money Back	174	(2)
Ruth V. Russell
Gail Londergan
A Song for Solomon	176	(5)
Jane L. Lambert
The Seminar Papers	181	(4)
Margaret P. Jennings
A Failure in the System	185	(5)
Sally Hood Cisar
Jillian Kinzie
When Grades Eclipse Learning	190	(4)
Ruth V. Russell
A Stitch in Time	194	(5)
Robert Schwartz
Cases Involving Legal and Judicial Matters	199	(22)
Free Speech and Sexual Harassment: Something's Not Computing	200	(4)
Becky Ropers-Huilman
Brian Ropers-Huilman
The Bare Facts Post-Initiation Party	204	(4)
Teresa L. Hall
Sexual Harassment at All Saints College	208	(4)
Kerry McCaig
Cheryl D. Lovell
Scavenger Hunt	212	(3)
M. Christopher Brown II
Steven P. Thomas
Safety at Arbor Hill: The Limits of Liability	215	(6)
Michael D. Coomes
Case By Case Index	221	(4)
Subject Index	225