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Improving Staffing Student Affairs (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)

Improving Staffing Student Affairs (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)

by Winston (Author), Creamer D G (Author)

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    Illustrated 1997

    $44.97
Synopsis

Most of us are not born good supervisors. Winston and Creamer's book gives us a comprehensive framework for thinking about and reexamining our staffing practices. It is an excellent tool for the novice and the veteran. ?Elizabeth M. Nuss, vice president and dean of students, Coucher CollegeThis book presents the state-of-the-art of staffing practices in student affairs and provides practical recommAndations for improvement. It is filled with illustrative examples, helpful case studies, and down-to-earth suggestions that offer an integrated approach to the selection, orientation, supervision, development, and evaluation of staff.

$44.97

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 420
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 10 Apr 1997
ISBN 10: 0787908517
ISBN 13: 9780787908515

Media Reviews
The authors of this book provide student affairs practitionerswith a plethora of information that has not been documented inwriting by student affairs administrators.... This book providesthe framework for student affairs administrators to criticallyreview their current mode of operation in terms of staffselection. (NASAP Journal)

?Most of us are not born good supervisors. Winston and Creamer'sbook gives us a comprehensive framework for thinking about andreexamining our staffing practices. It is an excellent tool for thenovice and the veteran.? (Elizabeth M. Nuss, vice president anddean of students, Coucher College)

?Two resourceful scholars Roger Winston and Don Creamer, draw onthe literature [in the field], experience, and a solid nationalstudy to provide a comprehensive account of how professional valuesinfluence staffing practices. The result is a wonderfulillustration of the connection between good staffing practices andthe overall quality of student affairs programs.? (Dudley B.Woodard, Jr., professor, Center for the Study of Higher Education, University of Arizona)

?The authors have designed creative and critical strategies for theimprovement of staffing practices; good staffing is crucial tostudent learning and personal development and a necessity forquality assurance in student affairs. (Phyllis Mable, vicepresident of student affairs, Longwood College)

?Winston and Creamer hit the mark with their claim that it is thepeople who make the difference in the quality of educationalprograms and services in student affairs. Colleges and universitiesmust pay more attention to this vital aspect of their operations ifthey want to achieve excellence, and this book is most helpful inpaving the way.? (Terry O'Banion, executive director, League forInnovation in the Community College)
Author Bio
ROGER B. WINSTON, JR. is professor in the student affairs administration programs in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, College of Education, University of Georgia. DON G. CREAMER is professor and coordinator of the Student Affairs Administration Program at Virginia Tech.