Praise for Online & Engaged
“This book, rich with relevant theories, sound guidance, and vivid examples, demonstrates how student affairs can deliver much needed support and services to benefit online learners.” —THOMAS C. SEGAR, Vice President for Student Affairs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
“Online & Engaged explores the role of the student affairs professional and student affairs theory in the context of online learning. Each chapter provides insight into essential topics from Title IX to student engagement from the perspective of the virtual learning environment. A must-read for all student affairs professionals.” —SASKIA KNIGHT, Executive Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Student Affairs, Brandman University
“This compendium is a must-read for those interested in postsecondary student success. The chapters are insightful and provide concrete proposals for developing student experiences that are more inclusive of the modern learner.” —DAVE JARRAT, Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement and Growth, InsideTrack
“Online & Engaged hits the mark and then some. Practical, yet based on theory; targeted, yet comprehensive enough to serve as a guide for developing and improving services for online learners. This book is a must-have for all who assist this population.” —ANITA CRAWLEY, Author, Supporting Online Students: A Practical Guide to Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Services
“Online & Engaged charts new territory. The book is solidly grounded in the familiar experience and knowledge base of traditional brick-and-mortar student affairs professionals and expertly moves that lens into the online student learning ecosystem. The case studies of institutions and systems that have cut new paths are excellent. Student affairs professionals have long talked about the need to figure out how best to support students in the ever-growing delivery of online education. The future is now. There is no reason to wonder how this work is done. This book will tell you how.” —WARREN KELLEY, Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Maryland, College Park