Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive resource for the legal context for interacting withfamilies of students, this volume is also a philosophicalexamination of the increasing levels of expectation andparticipation families have in the student's college experience.Parents, stepparents, grandparents, and others who serve asguardians of college students are challenging administrators toaddress their concerns in a variety of areas, including admissionsand financial aid processes, orientation programs, residence life,and alumni and development activities. Institutions can respond bydefining the role of the family in the campus community andarticulating student success as the basis for interactions. Thisvolume presents effective strategies for student servicesprofessionals to collaborate and coordinate in creating aconsistent message of engagement for the families of today'scollege students.
This is the 94th issue of the Jossey-Bass series NewDirections for Student Services.
