Description
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.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chelsea Petree
Preface
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Part One: Foundations for Working with Families
Chapter 2 – College Is a Family Business
Christine Self, Elizabeth Massengale, and Amy Murphy
Chapter 3 – College Transitions and Family Relationships
Christine Self, Elizabeth Massengale, and Amy Murphy
Chapter 4 – Families: Every Shape and Size
Brian Van Brunt
Chapter 5 – Pandemic Parenting: Parents’ Role in Student Success During COVID-19
Marjorie Savage, Jodi Dworkin, and Katherine B. Vasquez
Part Two: Family Engagement Across the College Experience
Chapter 6 – The Inclusion of Families in New Student Orientation
Libby Daggers
Chapter 7 – Keeping Families Connected
Christine Self and Torey Palmer
Chapter 8 – What Happens in the Classroom
Amy Murphy
Chapter 9 – Belonging on Campus
Christine Self and Amy Swank
Chapter 10 – When Crisis Strikes
Maureen M. McGuinness and Amy Murphy
Chapter 11 – The Future of Family Engagement
Christine Self, Elizabeth Massengale, and Amy Murphy
Chapter 12 – Conclusion
Appendices:
Appendix A: Transition to College Awareness Checklist
Appendix B: Family Engagement Rubric for Higher Education
