Realizing the Educational Potential of Residence Halls / Edition 1

by Charles C. Schroeder, Phyllis Mable

Overview

"'Must' reading for professionals who work in residentialinstitutions."
—Alexander W. Astin, professor of higher education anddirector of the Higher Education Research Institute, University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles

This book offers an insightful and practical discussion of howthe outcomes of college education can be strengthened throughthoughtful, educationally rich programs that make residence halls amore integral part of the overall educational experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787900182
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/13/1994
Series:	Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series
Edition description:	1st EDITION
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	6.22(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.09(d)

About the Author

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

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

Table of Contents

Part One: The Role of Residence Halls in Educating Students.

Part Two: Promoting Student Learning in Residence Halls.

Part Three: Strengthening Educational Impacts of Residential Life.

Editorial Reviews

"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)

From the Publisher

Contributors discuss ways to make residence halls a more integral part of the college educational experience, identify conditions that foster student learning and personal development, and explain how to create a learning-centered climate in campus residences. Other topics include fostering student leadership, connecting residence halls to the curriculum, and an historical overview. For student affairs professionals, faculty members, and students in graduate preparation programs in higher education administration. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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