HomePublicationsSeries on Engaged Learning and TeachingThe Faculty FactorSection 3 Chapter 11: The Hidden Helpers: Engaging Families-in-Residence as Resources for Student Success Book MenuThe Faculty Factor SectionsSection 1Section 2Section 3ChaptersIntroductionChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Forging ForwardBook Resources Contributors Buy in PrintISBN: 9781642672534January 2023 Rishi SriramWith vignette “Growing Up on Campus” by Lily Sriram This chapter looks at faculty with families who live in residence on campuses. Issues such as balancing work and family, children growing up on a university campus, the importance of community for college students, student-faculty interaction, and spouse/partner integration will be discussed. The chapter also explores how families-in-residence influence the campus environment and then provides recommendations pertaining to the people, policies, programs, and places associated with FIR. Discussion Questions What are the aims, purposes, and outcomes of the FIR program, and how do families-in-residence help to reach such goals? How can the people, policies, programs, and places associated with FIR programs help to fully engage and utilize the resource of families-in-residence? What education or training do families-in-residence need in preparation for their transition onto campus? What education or training do departments around campus need in preparation for interacting with and serving families-in-residence? Which university representatives are responsible for helping to meet the needs of families-in-residence? Share:
