Overview

Framed by an overview of theories that guide student affairs practice, the cases in this book present a challenging array of problems that student affairs and higher education personnel face on campus, such as racial diversity, alcohol abuse, and student activism. This revised fourth edition contains 20 new cases reflecting current campus issues, including identity, study abroad, social media, bullying, housing and food insecurity, student activism, and other perennial campus issues. An excellent teaching tool, this book provides a comprehensive and realistic set of challenges to prepare aspiring student affairs professionals for the increasingly complex college environment. Features include: A structure that sets the stage for case study methods and links student affairs theory with practical applications. Cases written by well-known and respected contributors set in a wide variety of institution types and locations. Over 35 complex case studies reflecting the multifaceted issues student affairs professionals face in today’s college environment.

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Author:   Frances K. Stage (New York University, USA) ,  Steven M. Hubbard (New York University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138720954

ISBN 10:   113872095
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   12 October 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Contents Case Index Preface Chapter 1 The Role of Theory in a Practical World – Frances K. Stage Chapter 2 Theory and Practice in Student Affairs – Steven M.Hubbard Chapter 3 Case Analysis in Action – Frances K. Stage and Steven M. Hubbard Take Back the Night: A Gauge of the Climate for Women on Campus Jillian Kinzie and Patricia Muller Chapter 4 Cases in Organization and Administration Politically Driven Assessment Findings Kim Yousey-Elsener How Exactly Does Teamwork Make The Dream Work? Tanisha Johnson-Campbell A Die-in for Action and Institutional Response Tara L. Parker and Gus Burkett Less Drinking or Professional Sinking? Katie Branch Strategic Program Planning: Retooling an Initiative to Reach Its Potential Paula Steisel Goldfarb Challenged by Colleagues Nick Voelker Student Dissent at Warren Community College Florence A. Hamrick, Catrina A. Gallo, and William R. Spear Chapter 5 Cases in Admissions All Things are Not Equal: Balancing College Access and Completion Tara L. Parker and Kathleen Neville Data Based Admissions Sara Randall Johnson Navigating Politics and Mission in College Enrollments Maurice Shirley Creating a Diverse Class: A College in Crisis Paula Steisel Goldfarb The May Tattoo Dave Eng Chapter 6 Cases in Advising and Counseling Identity Confusion on Study Abroad in South Africa Teboho Moja Academic Integrity and the Humanities Michelle Dionne Thompson Same-Sex Domestic Violence Reporting on Campus Daniel Holub Supporting Online Learners at Interurban University Kristen Sosulski and Steven Goss Did That Really Just Happen? Yeah, It Did Tanisha Johnson-Campbell Food and Housing Insecurity Karina Malave Policy and Communication Issues in Student Affairs Megan Murphy Should I Say No to My Dream Job? Kevin Grubb Chapter 7 Cases on Academic Issues Community College Developmental Mathematics Katherine Conway Applying Academic Policy to Evolving Course Platforms Sarah Randall-Johnson Assessing and Addressing Issues for Working Class Transfer Students Michael Funk Racial Dynamics in the College Classroom Tara L. Parker and Kathleen Neville Protecting Academic Integrity Megan Murphy Disappointed, Dismayed, Dismissed? Investigating a Forgery Justine M. Kelly-Fierro Strategies When Faced With Declining Enrollments Katherine Conway Promoting Young Scientists Valerie Lundy-Wagner Chapter 8 Cases Regarding Identity Student Media and the ""Satirization"" of American Indian Life Sandi M. Wemigwase and Michael J. Dumas Freedom of Speech? Michael Funk Our Identity Dave Eng Cyberbullying on Campus Sara Klein Implicit Bias in a Career Office? Jennifer Leibowitz Growing Presence of Muslim Students at St. Francis Xavier University Mark Hummell Chapter 9 Cases in Campus Life They Won't Fire the Whole Staff Kim Yousey-Elsener A Case of Religious Intolerance at Greenwich University Shadia A. Sachedina Intercollegiate Athletics at Clayton College Ginelle John Hate in the Ivory Tower: When the Walls Come Tumbling Down John P. Downey The Design on the Door Rebecca Novick About the Editors About the Case Study Authors"

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This book provides a theoretical and practical resource for scholar-practitioners to learn and practice decision-making and critical thinking. This needed revision, with new cases involving social media, campus violence, and student activism, will invite thoughtful discussion about a challenging array of problems. -Susan V. Iverson, Professor and Coordinator, Higher Education Leadership, Manhattanville College, USA. Stage and Hubbard continue to build a bridge between theory and practice in higher education and student affairs. This updated edition provides a first-rate framework for analyzing practical dilemmas and challenges decision makers to consider nuances of institutional history, political context, legal ramifications, and other critical factors. The variety, realism, and contemporary quality of the new cases also make it an ideal text for graduate courses and other forms of professional development. -Tracy Davis, Professor and CSP Program Director, Western Illinois University, USA. Praise for the 3rd Edition This book is an excellent resource for helping students consider how to apply theory to practical settings. It will encourage thoughtful reflection and discussion about how higher education and student development theories should influence our decision making. -Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Director of Undergraduate Research, Michigan State University, USA.

This book provides a theoretical and practical resource for scholar-practitioners to learn and practice decision-making and critical thinking. This needed revision, with new cases involving social media, campus violence, and student activism, will invite thoughtful discussion about a challenging array of problems. -Susan V. Iverson, Professor and Coordinator, Higher Education Leadership, Manhattanville College, USA. Stage and Hubbard continue to build a bridge between theory and practice in higher education and student affairs. This updated edition provides a first-rate framework for analyzing practical dilemmas and challenges decision makers to consider nuances of institutional history, political context, legal ramifications, and other critical factors. The variety, realism, and contemporary quality of the new cases also make it an ideal text for graduate courses and other forms of professional development. -Tracy Davis, Professor and CSP Program Director, Western Illinois University, USA. Praise for the 3rd Edition This book is an excellent resource for helping students consider how to apply theory to practical settings. It will encourage thoughtful reflection and discussion about how higher education and student development theories should influence our decision making. -Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Director of Undergraduate Research, Michigan State University, USA.

Author Information

Frances K. Stage is Professor of Higher and Postsecondary Education at New York University, USA. Steven M. Hubbard is Director of Student Affairs in the School of Medicine at New York University, USA.

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