Realizing the Educational Potential of Residence Halls - Rilegato

Schroeder, Charles C.; Mable, Phyllis

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ISBN 10: 0787900184 ISBN 13: 9780787900182

Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 1994

Riassunto

"'Must' reading for professionals who work in residential institutions."
—Alexander W. Astin, professor of higher education and director of the Higher Education Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles

This book offers an insightful and practical discussion of how the outcomes of college education can be strengthened through thoughtful, educationally rich programs that make residence halls a more integral part of the overall educational experience.

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Informazioni sull?autore

CHARLES C. SCHROEDER is vice-chancellor for student affairs and a member of the doctoral faculty in the Higher and Adult Education Department at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

PHYLLIS MABLE is vice-president for student affairs at Longwood College. Since 1979, she has served as president of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.

Dalla quarta di copertina

"A very timely collection of fascinating and informative readings on a subject of central importance to higher education policy and practice... a sterling list of contributors... 'must' reading for professionals who work in residential institutions."
Alexander W. Astin, professor of higher education and director of the Higher Education Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles

This book offers an insightful and practical discussion of how the outcomes of college education can be strengthened through thoughtful, educationally rich programs that make residence halls a more integral part of the overall educational experience.

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This book offers an insightful and practical discussion of how the outcomes of college education can be strengthened through thoughtful, educationally rich programs that make residence halls a more integral part of the overall educational experience.Many campuses are reemphasizing student learning and personal development as the primary goals of undergraduate education. This book offers an insightful and practical discussion of how the outcomes of college education can be strengthened through thoughtful, educationally rich programs that make residence halls a more integral part of the overall educational experience.The authors identify the essential elements that provide a foundation for effective education in residence halls. They explore the conditions that foster student learning and personal development. And they explain how to create a learning-centered climate in campus residences through collaborative efforts between educators in academic affairs and student affairs.Those who are committed to improving the quality of undergraduate education through utilizing the untapped potential of residence halls will learn how to develop learning communities within the halls, increase student involvement through civic leadership education, integrate living and learning experiences through residential colleges, and assess the educational outcomes of residence hall experiences.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0787900184
• ISBN 13: 9780787900182
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 364
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile