Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter

by John H. Schuh, George D. Kuh, Jillian Kinzie

Book Overview

Student Success in College describes policies, programs, and practices that a diverse set of institutions have used to enhance student achievement. This book clearly shows the benefits of student learning and educational effectiveness that can be realized when these conditions are present. Based on the Documenting Effective Educational Practice (DEEP) project from the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University, this book provides concrete...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787979147
• ISBN13: 9780787979140
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent, and not just for colleges!

The one thing I would ask the author is why the title says "in colleges". I can only think that it is because that is where the research was conducted. However, the principles outlined in this book apply to education anywhere! It is clearly set out with examples and case studies. There are comments from students about the learning they experienced. Although some of the language is quite academic, I recommend this book for anyone involved in education or training that wants to improve their practices - and isn't that all of us? Jenni Wright [...].

Great Content Fit for a Layperson

Having just created a team and diversity skills primer designed for college freshmen, this book provided a highly valuable, thorough and well-researched examination of cultural attributes that enable student success. Aside from providing foundational insights into the higher education market for a relative novice, this book is rich in example, a key ingredient to the creative process. Experienced educators will surely find many great "seeds of change" in their quest to improve student persistence. Scott Boone [...]

A Must...

This book is a must for anyone who is or plans to work in higher education. It is a good read for those who want not only to discover "what works" in academia but also seek real world examples of institutional excellence.