The Science of College: Navigating the First Year and Beyond - audiobook

ISBN-13: 9780190934507 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 320 str.

Patricia S. Herzog; Casey T. Harris; Shauna A. Morimoto

Recenzje

Two important contributions to the field of higher education bookend this volume—an opening chapter on the uniqueness of todays college students includes an outstanding explanation of why financial barriers to independence lengthen the maturation process, and an appendix suggests active learning exercises to help students begin grappling with the issues of emerging adulthood. This volume positions itself as a potential text for first-year courses, though its overall depth of sociological theory may be too weighty for first-year students. Select chapters, however, would benefit such a curriculum, especially the excellent chapters on resiliency and setbacks, unveiling uniqueness and finding community, and making informed choices.

O autorze

Patricia S. Herzog is the Melvin Simon Chair and Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies in the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI. Casey T. Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology and Co-Director of the Center for Social Research at the University of Arkansas. Shauna A. Morimoto is an Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, and Vice Chair in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, as well as a Faculty Affiliate of the Center for Social Research at the University of Arkansas. Shane W. Barker is the Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Development in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Jill G. Wheeler is the Associate Director of Honors Studies in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. A. Justin Barnum is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Arkansas. Terrance L. Boyd is the former director of recruitment and the Honors College Path Program, a mentoring initiative geared towards increasing diversity in honors education and graduation.