Navigating the Research University: A Guide for First-Year Students [Paperback]

Britt Andreatta (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1413033997 | ISBN-13: 978-1413033991 | Publication Date: January 3, 2008 | Edition: 2

Full of practical tips and tools, and useful personal advice, NAVIGATING THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY: A GUIDE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS, Second Edition, provides first-year students with a comprehensive introduction to education at a research institution. The text is designed to support students at a broad range of research universities by helping them understand what research is, the role it plays in the university, and the basic methodologies used in a variety of disciplines. Andreatta guides students to develop essential skills for academic success, including critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, and effective writing. In addition, the text includes valuable insights into the personal and working issues students may encounter as new and aspiring members of a community of scholars.

Editorial Reviews

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"I find that the text does a superb job of helping students understand who they are within the context of a larger research university, guiding them through explanations and self-assessments that assist students in understanding themselves as learners--identifying both their strengths and weaknesses--and most importantly how to tap into the vast array of resources available to them as a part of being a student at a research university." -- T. Wyckoff, Auburn University

"NAVIGATING THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY is an enjoyable read written in a clear and concise manner that engages the student to want to read and learn while encouraging a student's responsibility in the learning process." -- Kimberly Little, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

"This book clearly and succinctly communicates to students, and those who support students, all of the key first-year transition issues new college students face, particularly to issues of scholarship, and meets students where they are at." -- Catrina L. Wagner, University of California, Davis --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Britt Andreatta, PhD, is currently Chair of the Bachelor's Program at Antioch University, Santa Barbara. Previously, she served as Assistant Dean of Students and a faculty member at the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she worked for 20 years. She was responsible for designing and teaching all of the student success courses (Education 10, Education 20, and Education 118), as well as coordinating programming and mentoring efforts for all 4,000 freshmen students and 1,500 new transfer students. In addition, she coordinated UCSB's various leadership development programs. She serves as an educational consultant and diversity educator, providing training on a variety of issues to students, staff, and faculty at colleges and universities. Dr. Andreatta has an MA in Communication and a PhD in Education. Her dissertation was entitled "The Effects of Social and Academic Integration on the Retention of First-Year University Students," and she continues to explore issues related to student success. She has received numerous awards, including UCSB's prestigious Getman Service to Students Award, Professor of the Year, and the national Outstanding Experienced Professional by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Dr. Andreatta has created several exciting programs for parents of first-year students, including two workshops entitled "Your Student's First Year" and "Parents in Transition," both of which have been adapted to more than 250 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and Australia. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (January 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413033997
• ISBN-13: 978-1413033991
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,490,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for anyone working with students, September 16, 2009

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This review is from: Navigating the Research University: A Guide for First-Year Students (Paperback)

After completing my graduate studies in Higher Education Administration, I looked back at my text books and realized that much of what I learned and have integrated into my professional life in the university is found in this one book. This is a must-have for your library but don't just put it on the shelf, use it!