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Record Nr.

UNINA9910806216503321

Autore

Dunkel Norbert W. <1956->

Titolo

Advising student groups and organizations / / Norbert Dunkel, John H. Schuh, and Nancy E. Chrystal-Green

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, California : , : Jossey-Bass, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

1-118-78490-1

1-118-78480-4

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (362 p.)

Collana

The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education series

Disciplina

378.1/98

Soggetti

Student affairs services - United States - Administration

Student activities - United States

Faculty advisors - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Challenges and rewards of advising -- Overview of student groups and organizations -- Greek letter organizations -- Understanding individual and group development -- Roles and functions of advisers -- Providing academic and career assistance -- Representing group and institutional interests -- Financial management and budgeting -- Legal issues and risk management -- Dealing with issues and conflicts -- Ensuring quality in advising -- Training -- Developing and increasing personal effectiveness.

Sommario/riassunto

The only manual for faculty and staff who work directly with student organizations Advising Student Groups and Organizations is a one-of-a-kind book that equips faculty members and administrators to competently and confidently serve as advisers to clubs and other student groups. The second edition is here to help colleges and universities keep up with the skyrocketing number of student groups and shifts in the legal landscape. New chapters on crucial topics, updated case studies, and a full suite of practical resources simplify the process of navigating student organizations. With Advising Stu