{"product_id":"student-learning-in-college-residence-halls-what-works-what-doesnt-and-why-hardcover","title":"Student Learning in College Residence Halls: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregory S. Blimling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd value to the student experience with purposeful residential programs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in current research and practical experience, \u003ci\u003eStudent Learning in College Residence Halls: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to structure the peer environment in residence halls to advance student learning. Focusing on the application of student learning principles, the book examines how neurobiological and psychosocial development influences how students learn in residence halls. The book is filled with examples, useful strategies, practical advice, and best practices for building community and shaping residential environments that produce measureable learning outcomes. Readers will find models for a curriculum-based approach to programming and for developing student staff competencies, as well as an analysis of what types of residential experiences influence student learning. An examination of how to assess student learning in residence halls and of the challenges residence halls face provide readers with insight into how to strategically plan for the future of residence halls as learning centers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lack of recent literature on student learning in college residence halls belies the changes that have taken place. More traditional-age students are enrolled in college than ever before, and universities are building more residence halls to meet the increased demand for student housing. This book addresses these developments, reviews contemporary research, and provides up-to-date advice for creating residence hall environments that achieve educationally purposeful outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover which educational benefits are associated with living in residence halls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how residential environments influence student behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate residence hall environments that produce measureable learning outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor effectiveness with a process of systematic assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidence halls are an integral part of the college experience; with the right programs in place they can become dynamic centers of student learning. \u003ci\u003eStudent Learning in College Residence Halls\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource for residence hall professionals and others interested in improving students' learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd value to the student experience with purposeful residential programs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndergraduate enrollment numbers have increased by 25% over the past 20 years and universities are building more residence halls to meet the increased demand for student housing. Every residence life professional knows that the field has experienced significant changes during this time as well, and \u003ci\u003eStudent Learning in College Residence Halls\u003c\/i\u003e provides the current research to help them design innovative residence life programs that contribute value to the college experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in this research and practical experience, the book shows how to structure the peer environment in residence halls to advance student learning. Focusing on the application of student learning principles, the author examines how both neurobiological and psychosocial development influence how students learn in residence halls. The book is filled with examples, useful strategies, practical advice, and best practices for building community and shaping residential environments that produce measureable learning outcomes. Readers will find models for a curriculum- based approach to programming and for developing student staff competencies, as well as an analysis of what types of residential experiences most influence student learning. An examination of how to assess student learning in residence halls and of the challenges residence halls face provide readers with insight into how to strategically plan for the future of residence halls as learning centers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents and their parents look for colleges that promise a dynamic and enriching experience. \u003ci\u003eStudent Learning in College Residence Halls\u003c\/i\u003e helps academic institutions deliver on that promise by introducing a progressive view of student housing as centers of learning that has the potential to contribute excellence to any residential higher education environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGREGORY S. BLIMLING\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor in the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education where he teaches college student affairs administration. For twenty-two years he served as a senior student affairs officer and for nine years as the editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of College Student Development\u003c\/i\u003e. A former ACPA president, he is the author, coauthor, or editor of many scholarly publications and books including \u003ci\u003eGood Practices in Student Affairs: Principles to Foster Student Learning\u003c\/i\u003e (Jossey-Bass, 1999).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42173818503303,"sku":"9781118551608","price":60.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8f2ff7636a909655046133f667cb3162.webp?v=1733370076","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/student-learning-in-college-residence-halls-what-works-what-doesnt-and-why-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}