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Preface. <p>The Authors.</p> <p><b>Part One: Historical, Theoretical, and Philosophical Foundations.</b></p> <p>1 Examining Institutional Missions.</p> <p>2 Putting Student Development in Context.</p> <p>3 How Campus Environments Influence Student Outcomes.</p> <p>4 The Role of Student Affairs in the Learning Process.</p> <p><b>Part Two: Understanding Key Student Outcomes.</b></p> <p>5 Self-Aware and Interpersonally Sensitive Individual.</p> <p>6 Democratic Citizen.</p> <p>7 Educated Person.</p> <p>8 Skilled Worker.</p> <p>9 Life Skills Manager.</p> <p><b>Part Three: Where We Go from Here.</b></p> <p>10 Recommendations for Practice.</p> <p>11 Recommendations for Further Research.</p> <p>Name Index.</p> <p>Subject Index.</p>

"An excellent synthesis of information from several disciplines." (<i>Teachers College Record</i>, 4/15/03)

<b>Florence A. Hamrick</b> is associate professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University. <p><b>Nancy J. Evans</b> is professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University and coauthor of <i>Student Development in College</i> (Jossey-Bass).</p> <p><b>John H. Schuh</b> is professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa State University and coauthor of numerous publications and books including <i>Assessment in Student Affairs</i>, <i>Advising Student Groups and Organizations</i>, and <i>Involving Colleges</i>, all from Jossey-Bass.</p>

<i>Foundations of Student Affairs Practic</i>e is an essential resource that explores the purposes of higher education, the theories that provide a foundation for student learning and growth, and the experiences that contribute to student learning. Florence Hamrick, Nancy Evans, and John Schuh— three preeminent leaders in the field— show how student affairs professionals can provide a more meaningful and holistic educational experience for their students.

"This book is a great contribution to the literature of student affairs. The authors show the relationship and the usefulness of differing perspectives on professional practice. They weave an intriguing tapestry of ideas which informs who we are and what we do." <br /> — Margaret J. Barr, professor emeritus and former vice president for student affairs, Northwestern University <p>"This well-written and informative book will benefit people who are concerned with the development of students but are pondering whether their current campus practices are effective. The authors provide a detailed philosophical and theoretical underpinning about student learning, summarize current practices seen as successful on the college campus, and then offer the reader a number of ways to look at outcomes."<br /> — James J. Rhatigan, senior vice president, Wichita State University</p> <p>"A must read for all who are serious about purposefully influencing student outcomes. Hamrick, Evans and Schuh are masterful at the integration of theory and practice."<br /> — Susan R. Komives, coeditor, Student Services, past president of the American College Personnel Association, Associate Professor of College Student Personnel, University of Maryland</p>

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