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Document Type

Book Chapter

Department/Program

Education

Publication Date

8-2011

Book Title

Contested Issues in Student Affairs: Diverse Perspectives and Respectful Dialogue

Publisher

Stylus Publishing

Editor

Peter M. Magolda & Marcia B. Baxter Magolda

City

Sterling, VA

Edition

1st

First Page

162

Last Page

181

Abstract

Contested Issues in Student Affairs augments traditional introductory handbooks that focus on functional areas (e.g., residence life, career services) and organizational issues. It fills a void by addressing the social, educational and moral concepts and concerns of student affairs work that transcend content areas and administrative units, such as the tensions between theory and practice, academic affairs and student affairs, risk taking and failure; and such as issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and spirituality. It places learning and social justice at the epicenter of student affairs practice.

The book addresses these issues by asking 24 critical and contentious questions that go to the heart of contemporary educational practice. Intended equally for future student affairs educators in graduate preparation programs, and as reading for professional development workshops, it is designed to stimulate reflection and prompt readers to clarify their own thinking and practice as they confront the complexities of higher education.

ISBN

9781579225834

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