Stylus Publishing imprint: 272 books

Multiculturalism on Campus

Theory, Models, and Practices for Understanding Diversity and Creating Inclusion

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Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2016

The first edition of this book constituted a comprehensive resource for students of higher education, faculty, higher education administrators and student affairs leaders engaging with multiculturalism and diverse populations on college campuses. It was one of the first texts to gather in a single...

Engaged Research and Practice

Higher Education and the Pursuit of the Public Good

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Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2016

What practices can researchers use to gain a more nuanced understanding of educational issues in the community and be part of the solution to those issues?Engaged Research and Practice is about two prevailing and complementary ideas that have surfaced in the higher education arena: engaged research and...

Diverse Millennial Students in College

Implications for Faculty and Student Affairs

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Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2012

"This volume interrogates the sterotypes ascribed to millennial students in relation to those students' diverse characteristics, primarily their race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. In revealing how assumptions about millennials may or may not apply across different groups, contributors challenge...

The Misrepresented Minority

New Insights on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the Implications for Higher Education

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Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2013

“I am highly impressed with the diversity of perspectives and issues on AAPIs addressed by this volume. It is an outstanding effort to overcome the disregard and invisibility of AAPIs in higher education and provides a more authentic and nuanced view that strongly challenges many pervasive stereotypes...

Intersections of Identity and Sexual Violence on Campus

Centering Minoritized Students' Experiences

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Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2017

While sexual violence has been present and prevalent on campus for decades, the work of recent college student activists has made it an issue of major societal and institutional concern. This book makes an important contribution to and provides a foundation for better contextualizing and understanding...

The Evolving Challenges of Black College Students

New Insights for Policy, Practice, and Research

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Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2012

“We continue to be plagued with issues of retention and dropout of minority students, especially our Black students. The issues look the same as they did years ago when campuses begin to seriously consider integration. Yet, the students are not the same, and they come to campus with a multitude of...

College Drinking

Reframing a Social Problem / Changing the Culture

by George W. Dowdall
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2013

Review of the original edition“In comparison the other recent books on the topic, Dowdall’s book is more broad-based, yet also more comprehensive, and utilizes a wider range of scientific and professional resources, and provides more evidence-based suggestions for change to a wider audience. If there...

Teaching Undergraduate Science

A Guide to Overcoming Obstacles to Student Learning

by Linda C. Hodges
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2015

This book is written for all science or engineering faculty who have ever found themselves baffled and frustrated by their undergraduate students’ lack of engagement and learning. The author, an experienced scientist, faculty member, and educational consultant, addresses these issues with the knowledge...

The Neuroscience of Learning and Development

Enhancing Creativity, Compassion, Critical Thinking, and Peace in Higher Education

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Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2016

Is higher education preparing our students for a world that is increasingly complex and volatile, and in which they will have to contend with uncertainty and ambiguity? Are we addressing the concerns of employers who complain that graduates do not possess the creative, critical thinking, and communication...

Managing the Unthinkable

Crisis Preparation and Response for Campus Leaders

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Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2014

“The editors of this volume have assembled an important and comprehensive array of case studies that provide practical and useful information for leaders as they prepare and deal with crises. The authors have shared from personal experience thoughtful insights and helpful recommendations covering many...

Excellence in Higher Education

Workbook and Scoring Instructions

by Brent D. Ruben
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2016

This Workbook accompanies the new (eighth) edition of the Excellence in Higher Education Guide: A Framework for the Design, Assessment and Continuous Improvement of Institutions, Departments and Programs. It is generously illustrated with PowerPoint presentations for use in facilitating workshops and...

Creating Strategic Partnerships

A Guide for Educational Institutions and Their Partners

by Marilyn J. Amey, Pamela L. Eddy
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2015

What are the characteristics and conditions that lead to successful educational partnerships?What can we learn from partnerships that fail, cannot be sustained over time, or cease to benefit their partners?This book serves as a guide to the successful implementation of partnerships. It provides the context...

Pitch Perfect

Communicating with Traditional and Social Media for Scholars, Researchers, and Academic Leaders

by William Tyson
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2012

"Now, instead of talking to people about the precepts of media relations, I will simply hand them this book. It is so valuable I plan on buying many copies."?Don Hale , Vice President for Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin

The Challenge of Bologna

What United States Higher Education Has to Learn from Europe, and Why It Matters That We Learn It

by Paul L. Gaston
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2012

"Gaston brings order to a reform movement burdened by information overload. The Challenge of Bologna unfolds through descriptions of the reports from the reform process in Europe, analyses of its major aspirations and accomplishments, and consideration of their application to the U.S. The long subtitle...
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