Realizing the Educational Potential of Residence Halls [Hardcover]

'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.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. 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)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.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.Many campuses are reemphasizing student learning and personal development as the primary goals of undergraduate education. This book offers an insightful and practical discussion of how the outcomes of college education can be strengthened through thoul#)