Putting Students First: How Colleges Develop Students Purposefully

by Lois Calian Trautvetter, Kelly Ward, Larry A. Braskamp

Book Overview

In Putting Students First , the authors argue that colleges can and should invest in holistic student development by recognizing and building on the students' search for purpose in life, intellectually, spiritually, and morally. Based on a study conducted at ten religiously-affiliated schools, the book urges all colleges to rethink their approach to teaching and advising the increasingly diverse students of today; their critical mission should be...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1882982940
• ISBN13: 9781882982943
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A holistic view of student life

This text asks the reader to consider the range of factors that impact on a student's university life. It asks all involved - administrative, student services and academic staff, and students themselves - the pertinent questions that focus attention on the critical factors that can make for a successful experience. The questions cannot be sidestepped and a genuine conversation involving all the participants can lead to a valuable educative time for the students.

Putting Students First: How to Develop Students Purposefully

This book provides meaningful insights into how colleges and universities have been able to meet students needs in and beyond the classroom.

Must have for anyone concerned about student success

There's valuable insight in the authors' "4Cs" model -- culture, curriculum, co-curriculum, community -- for the creation of campuses that support holistic development in college students. This book joins Kuh et al's Student Success in College as among the best resources for both faculty and student affairs professionals at any college or university who are interested in addressing all of the issues facing students today. This book has changed for the better the way I approach my teaching and advising work with undergrduates.

Informative, insightful, and a pleasure to read

Putting Students First has informed my work in student development. Although this research focuses on religious affiliated colleges, the principles and practices outlined in this text is applicable to my own work at a large research public university. This book breathes fresh life into the notion of holistic student development and provides suggestions by which faculty and administrators can address the many facets of today's student. The research is easy to read and I found it hard to put down. If you are a student or professional in higher education, you need to read this book. Great read and a definite recommend for all those who work with college students on public or private campuses!!