Linking Theory To Practice: Case Studies For Working With College Students

Featuring authors with a wide range of experience and expertise, Linking Theory to Practice provides a description and rationale for the case study method for applying theories in student affairs. It includes a brief overview of theories in the field and then presents a sample case analysis, which includes 35 case studies divided into six chapters.

The authors encourage readers to tackle a challenging array of problems which represent the reality of today's complex college campus. The book supplements reading materials within student affairs preparation courses and might also be used in workshops for student affairs professionals and paraprofessionals. The book includes a cursory overview of theories that guide student affairs practice.