Good Practice in Student Affairs

GREGORY S. BLIMLING was cochair of the Principles of Good Practice Study Group that drafted the joint ACPA/NASPA document. Editor of the Journal of College Student Development, he is vice chancellor for student development and professor of human development and psychological counseling at Appalachian State University. ELIZABETH J. WHITT was cochair of the Principles of Good Practice Study Group. She is associate professor of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development and coordinator of the Student Development in Postsecondary Education program at the University of Iowa.

• Identifying the Principles That Guide Student Affairs Practice (G.Blimling & E. Whitt). Engaging Students in Active Learning (M. Magolda). Helping Students Develop Coherent Values and Ethical Standards (J.Dalton). Setting the Bar High to Promote Student Learning (G. Kuh). Using Systematic Inquiry to Improve Performance (E. Pascarella& E. Whitt). Using Resources to Achieve Institutional Missions and Goals (L.Reisser & L. Roper). Forging Educational Partnerships That Advance Student Learning (C.Schroeder). Creating Inclusive Communities, Johnetta Cross Brazzell (L.Reisser). Using Principles to Improve Practice (G. Blimling & E. Whitt).

"A substantive follow-up and explanation of the Principles for GoodPractice project that provides thoughtful and practical directionto student learning, supported by relevant research and experience.I believe this book will become a standard reference for studentaffairs professionals, both old and new." (Arthur Sandeen, vicepresident for student affairs, University of Florida) "A well-written, timely book that is very much needed by theprofession. Its strength is connecting the practical application ofthe Principles for Good Practice project cosponsored by the ACPAand NASPA to student affairs work. Practitioners will find it veryhelpful in restructuring roles and programs to create powerfullearning communities. Well done!" (Dudley B. Woodard, Jr.,professor of higher education, University of Arizona) "A useful guide for any practitioner trying to understand how toput the Principles for Good Practice into action on their campus."(Margaret J. Barr, vice president, student affairs, NorthwesternUniversity)