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Outcomes For Students Of Student Affairs-Academic Affairs Partnership Programs, Cynthia Wells

Higher Education Faculty Scholarship

Although academic and student affairs partnership programs have been cited as potential means to create seamless learning environments for undergraduate students, little research exists on the outcomes of such programs for students. The Boyer Partnership Assessment Project examined the outcomes for students participating in academic and student affairs partnership programs at 18 institutions. Four categories of student outcomes were identified: acclimation to the institution, engagement, student learning, and academic and career decisions. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

At the beginning of the 21st century, higher education in the United States faces many challenges, including changing student demographics, …

“Principles Of Good Practice” For Academic And Student Affairs Partnership Programs, Cynthia Wells, Elizabeth Whitt, Angela Kellogg, Becki Nesheim, William Mcdonald, Melanie Guentzel

Higher Education Faculty Scholarship

While academic and student affairs partnership programs have been championed as a means to enhance undergraduate education, research documenting the characteristics of effective part-nership programs is sparse. The Boyer Partnership Assessment Project is a qualitative examination of academic and student affairs partnership programs at 18, diverse institutions. This article identifies seven principles of good practice for creating and sustaining effective partnerships, and discusses the implications of these principles for higher education research and practice.