## Abstract In addition to defining and describing student affairs research, this chapter discusses how input, process, and outcomes research informs student affairs. Some brief historical perspectives are discussed as well.
Best Practices in Student Affairs Research
โ Scribed by Kris M. Smith; Peter C. Mather
- Book ID
- 102283711
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2000
- Weight
- 70 KB
- Volume
- 2000
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0271-0579
- DOI
- 10.1002/ir.10805
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
Examples of successful student affairs research, evaluation, and assessment efforts are reviewed. How can the collaboration between student affairs research and institutional research be increased and improved?
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