[PDF] Studies In Student Personnel Work Research Report eBook

Author : Martin L. Snoke
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 42,31 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Education
ISBN :

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Approaches to the Study of Administration in Student Personnel Work was first published in 1960. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.New concepts in relation to the training of student personnel administrators are discussed in this pamphlet, which is No. 9 in the series, Minnesota Studies in Student Personnel Work. The material is based on the papers given at the Institute for Student Personnel Administrators, held at the University of Minnesota in August of 1957. The discussion centers on the use of the case study method, the integration of concepts and research findings from various academic disciplines, and the consideration of factors related to the basic policies of parent institutions. Contributors are Robert E. Merry, Harvard School of Business Administration; T.R. McConnell, University of California; Donald C. Pelz, University of Michigan; and Ben Willerman, University of Minnesota.

Author : J. Patrick Biddix
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 37,84 MB
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 1119299705

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A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING RESEARCH METHODS Research Methods and Applications for Student Affairs offers students and professionals in the field an authoritative and accessible guide to help navigate research in student affairs. This comprehensive resource on research methods instruction clearly shows how to interpret the various forms of research, how to be critical as a research consumer, and how to use research to inform practice. Author J. Patrick Biddix—a noted scholar and expert in the field—presents a detailed overview of three qualitative-focused and four quantitative-focused research methods. The text reviews the basics of these qualitative and quantitative approaches and explores how to differentiate the major types of research as well as how to understand, read, evaluate, and apply results. Biddix also includes important information on using mixed methods approaches. The user-friendly text includes insights on key issues, as well as descriptions of the individual sections that comprise research studies. Also included is an overview of ethical considerations that apply specifically to student affairs. Research Methods and Applications for Student Affairs is an essential guide for enhancing research methods' skills, and offers direction for applying those skills in actual work situations.

Author : John H. Schuh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 14,73 MB
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1119049601

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A practical, comprehensive manual for assessment design and implementation Assessment in Student Affairs, Second Edition offers a contemporary look at the foundational elements and practical application of assessment in student affairs. Higher education administration is increasingly called upon to demonstrate organizational effectiveness and engage in continuous improvement based on information generated through systematic inquiry. This book provides a thorough primer on all stages of the assessment process. From planning to reporting and beyond, you'll find valuable assessment strategies to help you produce meaningful information and improve your program. Combining and updating the thoroughness and practicality of Assessment in Student Affairs and Assessment Practice in Student Affairs, this new edition covers design of assessment projects, ethical practice, student learning outcomes, data collection and analysis methods, report writing, and strategies to implement change based on assessment results. Case studies demonstrate real-world application to help you clearly see how these ideas are used effectively every day, and end-of-chapter discussion questions stimulate deeper investigation and further thinking about the ideas discussed. The instructor resources will help you seamlessly integrate this new resource into existing graduate-level courses. Student affairs administrators understand the importance of assessment, but many can benefit from additional direction when it comes to designing and implementing evaluations that produce truly useful information. This book provides field-tested approaches to assessment, giving you a comprehensive how-to manual for demonstrating—and improving—the work you do every day. Build your own assessment to demonstrate organizational effectiveness Utilize quantitative and qualitative techniques and data Identify metrics and methods for measuring student learning Report and implement assessment findings effectively Accountability and effectiveness are the hallmarks of higher education administration today, and they are becoming the metrics by which programs and services are evaluated. Strong assessment skills have never been more important. Assessment in Student Affairs gives you the knowledge base and skill set you need to shine a spotlight on what you and your organization are able to achieve.

Author : Ruth Elise Harper
Publisher :
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 44,82 MB
Release : 2010-01
Category : College students
ISBN : 9780931654633

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"Presents a series of case studies based on composites of situations typically handled by student affairs professionals. Each scenario is followed by two theory-based responses: one drawing on student development theories and student affairs practice; and the other grounded in counseling theory and suggesting or modeling practical helping skills."--Cover p. [4].