Student Services: A Handbook for the Profession

by Susan R. Komives

"How do you capture the essence, the reality, and the significance of a professional activity that is fluid, dynamic, extensive, and at times controversial? Komives and Woodard have done the virtual impossible with their Student Services Handbook ." -- Journal of College Student Development Now in its third edition, the classic Student Services has guided student affairs graduate education and practice for the last two decades. Updated with the latest insights on every aspect of the field, the authors examine the changing context of student experience in higher education, the evolving role of student affairs professionals, and the ethics and philosophies guiding student affairs practice.

Genres: Grad School, Nonfiction

640 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[Kraincubine · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was the textbook used in my student services course for my masters in higher education degree program. it's an excellent reference book because there really is a wealth of information about student affairs and the important role it plays within higher education. with no real background in sociology or psychology, the theories and their descriptions took some time to really grasp and understand. i decided not to sell this book back to the bookstore because i truly believe that it has the potential to be a useful tool and resource for other courses as well as in my day to day professional career.

[Richelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Everything you could ever want to know about the basics of Student Affairs. Probably full of great information, but so dry, dull, and boring that it's next to impossible to get through more than a couple of pages at a time. Would be great as a reference book.

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of what has been happening in the field of higher education. However, if this book is not accompanied with good facilitation of it into today's context it is kind of a bore. The parts on ethics are still helpful and necessary.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the textbooks for my graduate program. There is so much insight in this book. I really enjoyed it!

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction to the field, although can be a little hard to read at times because it is so full of information.