Student Services

by Komives, Susan R.; Woodard, Dudley B., Jr.; Delworth, Ursula; Hanson, Gary R.

• ISBN13: 9780787902100
• ISBN10: 0787902101
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub

Summary

Since it was first published in 1980, "Student Services: A Handbook for the Profession" has become a classic reference in the field. In the fourth edition of this important resource the contributors'--a stellar panel of student affairs scholars--examine the changing context of the student experience in higher education, the evolution of the role of student affairs professionals, and the philosophies, ethics, and theories that guide the practice of student affairs work. Comprehensive in scope, this book covers a broad range of relevant topics including the development of student affairs, legal and ethical foundations of student affairs practice, student development, learning and retention theories, organizational theory, dynamics of campus environments, strategic planning and finance, information technology in student affairs, managing human resources, multiculturalism, teaching, counseling and helping skills, assessment and evaluation, and new lessons from research on student outcomes.

Table of Contents

Part One: Historical Roots and Contemporary Context.

1. Historical Overview of American Higher Education (John R. Thelin).

2. The Development of Student Affairs (Elizabeth M. Nuss).

3. Diversification of Postsecondary Institutions (Johnetta Cross Brazell).

4. Student Diversity on Today's Campuses (Elaine El-Khawas).

Part Two: Professional Foundations and Principles.

5. Guiding Values and Philosophy (Robert B. Young).

6. Ethical Standards and Principles (Harry J. Canon).

7. Legal Foundations of Student Affairs Practice (Margaret J. Barr).

Part Three: Theoretical Bases of the Profession.

8. The Nature and Uses of Theory (Marylu K. McEwen).

9. Theories of Student Development (Nancy J. Evans).

10. New Perspectives on Identity Development (Marylu K. McEwen).

11. Student Cognition and Learning (Patricia M. King).

12. Dynamics of Campus Environments (C. Carney Strange).

13. Organizational Theory (George D. Kuh).

Part Four: Essential Competencies and Techniques.

14. Leadership (Judy Lawrence Rogers).

15. Teaching and Training (Larry D. Roper).

16. Counseling and Advising (Roger B. Winston, Jr.).

17. Consultation and Mediation (Clyde A. Crego).

18. Multiculturalism (Donna M. Talbot).

19. Program Development and Group Advising (Michael J. Cuyjet).

20. Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (T. Dary Erwin).

Part Five: Organizing and Managing Programs and Services.

21. Organization, Functions, and Standards of Practice (Arthur Sandeen).

22. Planning and Finance (John H. Schuh).

23. Technology and Information Systems (Larry G. Benedict).

24. Managing Human Resources (Jon C. Dalton).

Part Six: Laying New Foundations for the Future.

25. Learning from Research on Student Outcomes (Leonard L. Baird).

26. Building on the Part, Shaping the Future (Susan R. Konives, Dudley B. Woodard, Jr.).