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.
Table of Contents:
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-Elsener
How Exactly Does Teamwork Make The Dream Work?
Tanisha Johnson-Campbell
A Die-in for Action and Institutional Response
Tara L. Parker and Gus Burkett
Less Drinking or Professional Sinking?
Katie Branch
Strategic Program Planning: Retooling an Initiative to Reach Its Potential
Paula Steisel Goldfarb
Challenged by Colleagues
Nick Voelker
Student 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 Neville
Data Based Admissions
Sara Randall Johnson
Navigating Politics and Mission in College Enrollments
Maurice Shirley
Creating a Diverse Class: A College in Crisis
Paula Steisel Goldfarb
The May Tattoo
Dave Eng
Chapter 6 Cases in Advising and Counseling
Identity Confusion on Study Abroad in South Africa
Teboho Moja
Academic Integrity and the Humanities
Michelle Dionne Thompson
Same-Sex Domestic Violence Reporting on Campus
Daniel Holub
Supporting Online Learners at Interurban University
Kristen Sosulski and Steven Goss
Did That Really Just Happen? Yeah, It Did
Tanisha Johnson-Campbell
Food and Housing Insecurity
Karina Malave
Policy and Communication Issues in Student Affairs
Megan Murphy
Should I Say No to My Dream Job?
Kevin Grubb
Chapter 7 Cases on Academic Issues
Community College Developmental Mathematics
Katherine Conway
Applying Academic Policy to Evolving Course Platforms
Sarah Randall-Johnson
Assessing and Addressing Issues for Working Class Transfer Students
Michael Funk
Racial Dynamics in the College Classroom
Tara L. Parker and Kathleen Neville
Protecting Academic Integrity
Megan Murphy
Disappointed, Dismayed, Dismissed? Investigating a Forgery
Justine M. Kelly-Fierro
Strategies When Faced With Declining Enrollments
Katherine Conway
Promoting 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. Dumas
Freedom of Speech?
Michael Funk
Our Identity
Dave Eng
Cyberbullying on Campus
Sara Klein
Implicit Bias in a Career Office?
Jennifer Leibowitz
Growing 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-Elsener
A Case of Religious Intolerance at Greenwich University
Shadia A. Sachedina
Intercollegiate Athletics at Clayton College
Ginelle John
Hate in the Ivory Tower: When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
John P. Downey
The Design on the Door
Rebecca Novick
About the Editors
About the Case Study Authors
About the Author :
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.
Review :
"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.
