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Learning Initiatives in the Residential Setting. The First-Year Experience Monograph Series No. 48
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Luna, Gene, Ed.; Gahagan, Jimmie, Ed. – National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 2008
In 2004, "Learning Reconsidered" urged educators to think more holistically about student learning and development. "Learning Initiatives in the Residential Setting" provides a framework for putting this call into action at large universities and small colleges alike. Chapters trace the history of learning in residence halls, discuss academic and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Physical Environment, Student Personnel Services, Holistic Approach
Student Housing and Residential Life: A Handbook for Professionals Committed to Student Development Goals. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series.
Winston, Roger B., Jr.; And Others – 1993
This book on student housing and residential life contains the following articles: (1) "New Challenges and Goals for Residential Life Programs" (Blimling); (2) "Student Development in the Residential Environment" (Winston and Anchors); (3) "Psychosocial Development in College" (White and Porterfield); (4) "Intellectual, Ethical, and Moral…
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education
Residence Hall Assistants in College: A Guide to Selection, Training, and Supervision. First Edition. The Jossey-Bass Series in Higher Education.
Upcraft, M. Lee; Pilato, Guy T. – 1982
A proven model for screening prospective residence hall assistants (RAs), training them in critical interpersonal and leadership skills, selecting the best candidates, and giving them strong supervisory support on the job is presented in this comprehensive guide. After an introductory chapter on the historical context within which RAs operate…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education
Learning to Be a Residence Assistant: A Manual for Effective Participation in the Training Program. First Edition. The Jossey-Base Series in Higher Education.
Upcraft, M. Lee; And Others – 1982
A comprehensive guide on learning to become a resident hall assistant (RA) is presented; it is directed purposefully toward the trainee, and is to be used in conjunction with a training session. Chapters include: (1) "Roles and Responsibilities of a Resident Assistant"--what the scope of the RA job involves, how to use this manual, and what RAs…
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, Job Training