Student Personnel Work at Northwestern University (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781026017517)

"Student Personnel Work at Northwestern University" provides a detailed and pioneering analysis of the organizational structures and services designed to support university students during the early twentieth century. Authored by Esther Lloyd-Jones, a foundational figure in the field of student affairs, this work examines the development and implementation of student personnel programs during a formative era of American higher education. The text explores various aspects of the student experience, including admissions, housing, health services, vocational guidance, and extracurricular activities, all through the lens of the specific administrative model established at Northwestern University.

This scholarly study serves as a critical historical document for understanding the evolution of the personnel movement in colleges and universities. It details how professionalized support systems were integrated into the academic environment to foster personal and social growth alongside intellectual development. By documenting the methodologies and philosophies of the time, "Student Personnel Work at Northwestern University" offers valuable insights for educators, administrators, and historians interested in the administrative history of higher education and the professionalization of student services. It remains an essential reference for those studying the history of student affairs and the institutionalization of student support systems.

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