{"product_id":"9781119254843","title":"Putting Students First: How Colleges Develop Students Purposefully","description":"In \u003ci\u003ePutting Students First\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors argue that colleges can and should invest in holistic student development by recognizing and building on the students’ search for purpose in life, intellectually, spiritually, and morally. Based on a study conducted at ten religiously-affiliated schools, the book urges all colleges to rethink their approach to teaching and advising the increasingly diverse students of today; their critical mission should be to prepare students to become ethically responsible and active contributors to society, as well as critical thinkers and skilled professionals. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePutting Students First\u003c\/i\u003e offers perspectives and recommendations in areas of holistic student development such as\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding millennial college students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of faculty in defining culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe design and implementation of curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe impact of cocurricular involvement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFostering relationships with on-campus and off-campus communities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy organizing the campus environment into “4Cs”—culture, curriculum, cocurriculum, and community—the authors create a conceptual framework for faculty, student affairs staff, and administrators to discuss, plan, and create college environments that effectively support the learning and development of students. Each chapter includes an introduction, evidence and analysis, a summary, and questions to help readers consider how to develop students holistically on their own campuses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107416228080,"sku":"9781119254843","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119254843_p0.jpg?v=1763696878","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119254843","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}