4th Edition
Linking Theory to Practice Case Studies for Working with College Students
Framed by an overview of theories that guide student affairs practice, the cases in this book present a challenging array of problems that student affairs and higher education personnel face on campus, such as racial diversity, alcohol abuse, and student activism. This revised fourth edition contains 20 new cases reflecting current campus issues, including identity, study abroad, social media, bullying, housing and food insecurity, student activism, and other perennial campus issues. An excellent teaching tool, this book provides a comprehensive and realistic set of challenges to prepare aspiring student affairs professionals for the increasingly complex college environment.
Features include:
- A structure that sets the stage for case study methods and links student affairs theory with practical applications.
- Cases written by well-known and respected contributors set in a wide variety of institution types and locations.
- Over 35 complex case studies reflecting the multifaceted issues student affairs professionals face in today’s college environment.
Contents
Case Index
Preface
Chapter 1 The Role of Theory in a Practical World – Frances K. Stage
Chapter 2 Theory and Practice in Student Affairs – Steven M.Hubbard
Chapter 3 Case Analysis in Action – Frances K. Stage and Steven M. Hubbard
Take Back the Night: A Gauge of the Climate for Women on Campus
Jillian Kinzie and Patricia Muller
Chapter 4 Cases in Organization and Administration
Politically Driven Assessment Findings
Kim Yousey-ElsenerHow Exactly Does Teamwork Make The Dream Work?
Tanisha Johnson-CampbellA Die-in for Action and Institutional Response
Tara L. Parker and Gus BurkettLess Drinking or Professional Sinking?
Katie BranchStrategic Program Planning: Retooling an Initiative to Reach Its Potential
Paula Steisel GoldfarbChallenged by Colleagues
Nick VoelkerStudent Dissent at Warren Community College
Florence A. Hamrick, Catrina A. Gallo, and William R. Spear
Chapter 5 Cases in Admissions
All Things are Not Equal: Balancing College Access and Completion
Tara L. Parker and Kathleen NevilleData Based Admissions
Sara Randall JohnsonNavigating Politics and Mission in College Enrollments
Maurice ShirleyCreating a Diverse Class: A College in Crisis
Paula Steisel GoldfarbThe May Tattoo
Dave Eng
Chapter 6 Cases in Advising and Counseling
Identity Confusion on Study Abroad in South Africa
Teboho MojaAcademic Integrity and the Humanities
Michelle Dionne ThompsonSame-Sex Domestic Violence Reporting on Campus
Daniel HolubSupporting Online Learners at Interurban University
Kristen Sosulski and Steven GossDid That Really Just Happen? Yeah, It Did
Tanisha Johnson-CampbellFood and Housing Insecurity
Karina MalavePolicy and Communication Issues in Student Affairs
Megan MurphyShould I Say No to My Dream Job?
Kevin Grubb
Chapter 7 Cases on Academic Issues
Community College Developmental Mathematics
Katherine ConwayApplying Academic Policy to Evolving Course Platforms
Sarah Randall-JohnsonAssessing and Addressing Issues for Working Class Transfer Students
Michael FunkRacial Dynamics in the College Classroom
Tara L. Parker and Kathleen NevilleProtecting Academic Integrity
Megan MurphyDisappointed, Dismayed, Dismissed? Investigating a Forgery
Justine M. Kelly-FierroStrategies When Faced With Declining Enrollments
Katherine ConwayPromoting Young Scientists
Valerie Lundy-Wagner
Chapter 8 Cases Regarding Identity
Student Media and the "Satirization" of American Indian Life
Sandi M. Wemigwase and Michael J. DumasFreedom of Speech?
Michael FunkOur Identity
Dave EngCyberbullying on Campus
Sara KleinImplicit Bias in a Career Office?
Jennifer LeibowitzGrowing Presence of Muslim Students at St. Francis Xavier University
Mark Hummell
Chapter 9 Cases in Campus Life
They Won't Fire the Whole Staff
Kim Yousey-ElsenerA Case of Religious Intolerance at Greenwich University
Shadia A. SachedinaIntercollegiate Athletics at Clayton College
Ginelle JohnHate in the Ivory Tower: When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
John P. DowneyThe Design on the Door
Rebecca Novick
About the Editors
About the Case Study Authors
Biography
Frances K. Stage is Professor of Higher and Postsecondary Education at New York University, USA.
Steven M. Hubbard is Director of Student Affairs in the School of Medicine at New York University, USA.
"This book provides a theoretical and practical resource for scholar-practitioners to learn and practice decision-making and critical thinking. This needed revision, with new cases involving social media, campus violence, and student activism, will invite thoughtful discussion about a challenging array of problems."
—Susan V. Iverson, Professor and Coordinator, Higher Education Leadership, Manhattanville College, USA."Stage and Hubbard continue to build a bridge between theory and practice in higher education and student affairs. This updated edition provides a first-rate framework for analyzing practical dilemmas and challenges decision makers to consider nuances of institutional history, political context, legal ramifications, and other critical factors. The variety, realism, and contemporary quality of the new cases also make it an ideal text for graduate courses and other forms of professional development."
—Tracy Davis, Professor and CSP Program Director, Western Illinois University, USA.Praise for the 3rd Edition
"This book is an excellent resource for helping students consider how to apply theory to practical settings. It will encourage thoughtful reflection and discussion about how higher education and student development theories should influence our decision making."
—Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Director of Undergraduate Research, Michigan State University, USA.