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Overview
'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.
Synopsis
'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.
Booknews
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)