Description
Book SynopsisThis book describes actual experiences the author had with students during his extended career as a college administrator. It is intended to illustrate the importance of engaging students personally in campus life to enhance their education.
Trade ReviewThese stories demonstrate how important it is for educational leaders to be close to the lives of students. Those who get the message will be better for having read the book and so will their students. -- Shannon Ellis, University of Nevada, Reno * Journal Of College Student Development *
These stories demonstrate how important it is for educational leaders to be close to the lives of students. Those who get the message will be better for having read the book and so will their students. -- Shannon Ellis, University of Nevada, Reno * Journal Of College Student Development *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Student Creativity and Antics: Invitations from Students; Streaking Through College; He Just Doesn't Test Well; Aren't You Somebody?; We're a Father!; Buried Treasure; Creative Student Politics Chapter 3 Misconceptions and Stereotypes: Fraternity Bashing; Dealing With a "Radical" Student; The Dumb Jock; They're Just a Bunch of Bums; What the Students are Thinking; Students and Conformity Chapter 4 On the Horns of a Dilemma: Whose Life is it, Anyway?; My Political Naiveté; A Sweet Little Old Lady; Who Has Sufficient Wisdom?; "Adjusted" Recommendations; Spring Break; Loss of Innocence Chapter 5 Observations and Issues: Presidents and Students; Deciding What Students Should Study; Student Satisfaction and Retention; Recruiting New Students; Reference Points Chapter 6 Insight and Inspiration: He's My Brother; It's No Big Deal; The Faculty Just Don't Care; A Lesson From a Student; Whose Flag is That, Anyway?; Confession: My Favorite Students
