Learning Through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs

by Steven M. Janosik

For future student affairs professionals and higher education administrators, the supervised practice experience is where theory learned in the classroom is put into practice. Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs assists students in applying leadership, advising, conflict management, and planning skills to their practice. This important book explores the theories that foster learning and understanding of higher education organizations while exercises, reflection activities, and case studies illuminate the skill areas that students must develop to become successful practitioners.

This Revised Edition Includes:

Reflection activities to engage students and foster critical thinking

Expanded attention to diverse populations and cultural differences

Updated legal references and case law related to daily practice

Broadened discussion of professional standards and alignment with the CAS standards and ACPA/NASPA’s Joint Statement on Professional Competencies

A new chapter addressing campus politics and organizational culture

Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs bridges the gap between theory and practice, assisting students and site supervisors in constructing a practicum or internship experience that successfully contributes to learning and professional development.

313 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 26, 2002

Reviews

[Chase · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book to use for teaching an internship or practicum course. Theoretical and practical.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book very useful in thinking about managing a graduate assistant. There are practical tools (e.g., questions to use in forming a learning contract and an example of one) and reflection questions throughout that would be helpful for current graduate students in higher education programs.

[Steve Radwanski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great primer for supervising an intern.

Provided clear, and specific ways to drastically improve an interns experience. The perspectives of the student, faculty and staff were very insightful.