Blimling, Gregory S. : Appalachian State University
Gregory S. Blimling was cochair of the Principles of Good Practice Study Group that drafted the joint ACPA/NASPA
document. Editor of the Journal of College Student Development, he is vice chancellor for student development and
professor of human development and psychological counseling at Appalachian State University.
Whitt, Elizabeth J. : University of Iowa
Elizabeth J. Whitt was cochair of the Principles of Good Practice Study Group. She is associate professor of
Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development and coordinator of the Student Development in Postsecondary
Education program at the University of Iowa.
Review
"A substantive follow-up and explanation of the Principles for Good Practice project that provides thoughtful
and practical direction to student learning, supported by relevant research and experience. I believe this book
will become a standard reference for student affairs professionals, both old and new."
--Arthur Sandeen, vice president for student affairs, University of Florida
"A well-written, timely book that is very much needed by the profession. Its strength is connecting the
practical application of the Principles for Good Practice project cosponsored by the ACPA and NASPA to student
affairs work. Practitioners will find it very helpful in restructuring roles and programs to create powerful learning
communities. Well done!"
--Dudley B. Woodard, Jr., professor of higher education, University of Arizona
"A useful guide for any practitioner trying to understand how to put the Principles for Good Practice into
action on their campus."
--Margaret J. Barr, vice president, student affairs, Northwestern University
Submitted by Publisher, March, 2001
Summary
Good Practice in Student Affairs, expands on key practice standards outlined in a joint document sponsored by
the American College Personnel Association and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators: The
Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs. Based on the findings of the joint study group, this volume identifies
the best practices in student affairs, presents research used to define the practices, and gives examples of how
to these principles in the field. This essential guide to effective practice is for student affairs professionals
on all types of campuses.
Authors include leading scholars and experienced practitioners in the fields of higher education and student
affairs. They draw from the most current thinking and research to show how readers can translate principles for
good practice into programs and services that support curricular objectives, advance student learning and development,
and enrich campus communities. In a field where there have been diverging views of the role, scope, and mission
of student affairs work, this resource provides a comprehensive action plan for fostering the education of students
through student affairs.
Table of Contents
1. Identifying the Principles That Guide Student Affairs Practice, Gregory S. Blimling, Elizabeth J. Whitt
2. Engaging Students in Active Learning, Marcia B. Baxter Magolda
3. Helping Students Develop Coherent Values and Ethical Standards, Jon C. Dalton
4. Setting the Bar High to Promote Student Learning, George D. Kuh
5. Using Systematic Inquiry to Improve Performance, Ernest T. Pascarella, Elizabeth J. Whitt
6. Using Resources to Achieve Institutional Missions and Goals, Linda Reisser, Larry D. Roper
7. Forging Educational Partnerships That Advance Student Learning, Charles C. Schroeder
8. Creating Inclusive Communities, Johnetta Cross Brazzell, Linda Reisser
9. Using Principles to Improve Practice, Gregory S. Blimling, Elizabeth J. Whitt