Cultural Perspectives in Student Affairs Work

by George D. Kuh

Overview

This book describes how student affairs professionals can use cultural perspectives in their work. Toward this end, the contributors emphasize implications and applications of cultural perspectives by drawing on reviews of the literature and their experience in different kinds of colleges and universities. It may be used as a reference when developing and evaluating student affairs programs and services, and to assist new and continuing staff members in identifying, understanding, and appreciating the influence of institutional culture on the behavior of students, faculty, and staff. Co-published with American College Personnel Association.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461679707
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	05/18/1993
Series:	American College Personnel Association Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	136
File size:	457 KB

About the Author

George D. Kuh is Professor of Higher Education at Indiana University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Using Cultural Perspectives in Student Affairs Chapter 2 Properties of Institutional Culture Chapter 3 Side by Side: Faculty and Student Affairs Cultures Chapter 4 Student Culture Chapter 5 "Making the Familiar Strange:" Discovering Culture Chapter 6 Loosening the Ties that Bind: Shaping Student Culture Chapter 7 Some Implications of Cultural Perspectives of Student Affairs