Lisa J. Hatfield

A Guide to Becoming a Scholarly Practitioner in Student Affairs Lisa J. Hatfield

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Student affairs professionals are increasingly being called upon to become scholar practitioners, to reflect on and share their experiences to further the knowledge of the field, and to disseminate practices to promote student learning and development. This book sets the work of scholarly practice in the context of its vital role in shaping the future of student affairs, and in promoting continuous learning. Review Quotes: This book provides a valuable foundation and exploration of the research, publication, and presentation opportunities that have been identified as so important to the student affairs profession. These activities contribute to our overall knowledge about student learning and our understanding of the factors that contribute to student success, degree progress and persistence. In addition, assessment, evaluation and research have been identified as a core competency for all student affairs professionals. (ACPA and NASPA, 2010). The practical guidance contained in this book will be useful for professionals at all levels of their professional development. --Kevin Kruger, President"Table of Contents: ForewordIntroductionChapter 1: Why Student Affairs Professionals Should Pursue Scholarship (And Why We Don t) Chapter 2: We Love Feedback! Fear Feedback No More!Chapter 3: The PresentationChapter 4: The PublicationChapter 5: Strategies for Staying with WritingChapter 6: A Brief Guide to StyleChapter 7: Scholarship Support GroupsChapter 8: The Future of Research and Scholarship in Student Affairs: Insights from Senior Student Affairs OfficersReferencesIndex"Review Quotes: "This is a practical guide that will inspire student affair educators to become scholar practitioners. By demystifying the presentation and publication process, the authors provide step-by-step insights and guidance for promoting the worthwhile scholarship of student affairs professionals."--Sarah Marshall, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Director of the Doctor of Education Program at Central Michigan UniversityReview Quotes: "I would recommend this book to my Chief Student Affairs Officer as well as the doctoral students in our program, and everyone in between. Hatfield and Wise give clear and effective suggestions that will help student affairs educators move from ideas to articles. "A Guide to Becoming a Scholarly Practitioner in Student Affairs" is a comprehensive resource for student affairs educators to use as they start the presenting and writing process or if they need encouragement and strategies at any point in their career."--Audrey J. Jaeger, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, and Executive Director, National Initiative for Leadership & Institutional Effectiveness, College of Education