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In today's colleges and universities, parents and families are increasingly important as partners to support students in enrolling and navigating the college experience. Tailored to higher education professionals who work with the families of college students, this book provides a solid foundation for establishing or enhancing parent and family initiatives across the institution and how to partner with families to foster student success. The chapter authors, seasoned professionals working in higher education, share best practices and relevant research related to partnering with families and addressing challenges that come with engaging families. Chapters also explore ways to make parent and family programming accessible for first-generation families and families from underrepresented groups who may often feel left out of traditional activities, programs, and services. Chapters feature "Voices from the Field" sharing best practices as well as "Tough Talks" breaking down some of the more difficult interactions between families and students and staff. This book is a valuable resource to higher education and student affairs professionals seeking to strengthen their work with families in order to better support student success in college.
List of contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Part One: Foundations for Working with Families
Chapter 2 - College is a Family Business
Chapter 3 - College Transitions and Family Relationships
Chapter 4 - Families: Every Shape and Size
Chapter 5 - Pandemic Parenting: Parents' Role in Student Success During COVID-19
Part Two: Family Engagement Across the College Experience
Chapter 6 - The Inclusion of Families in New Student Orientation
Chapter 7 - Keeping Families Connected
Chapter 8 - What Happens in the Classroom
Chapter 9 - Belonging on Campus
Chapter 10 - When Crisis Strikes
Chapter 11 - The Future of Family Engagement
Chapter 12 - Conclusion
About the author
Christine Self is Director of Parent and Family Relations at Texas Tech University, USA.
Elizabeth Massengale is Assistant Vice Provost of Student Support and Success at Texas Tech University, USA.
Amy Murphy is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the M.Ed. in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education at Angelo State University, USA.
Summary
Tailored to higher education professionals who work with the families of college students, this book provides a solid foundation for establishing or enhancing parent and family initiatives across the institution and how to partner with families to foster student success.
