Understanding and Supporting College Students with Empathy: A Guide for Higher Education Practitioners

by Laura Parson

Overview

This practical book shares the tools and processes that higher education professionals can take to develop empathy and perspective-taking. Guided by a framework for developing empathy, each chapter describes how to implement empathy and perspective-taking in the key domains of practice: self, students, colleagues, and social justice. Ultimately, the book discusses how empathy and perspective-taking can promote student success, holistic well-being, and positive change in college and university settings. Each chapter is supported by real-world examples and strategies for higher education practice. This is a must-read for those working with college and university students—especially for those with students who have identities and backgrounds different than their own—to develop the skills needed to support themselves, their students, and their colleagues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032534404
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/29/2025
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Laura Parson is Associate Professor of Educational and Organizational Leadership at North Dakota State University, USA.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. What Is Empathy? 3. Self-Empathy 4. Empathy for Students 5. Empathy for Subordinates 6. Empathy for Colleagues 7. Empathy for Social Justice 8. Teaching Empathy 9. Conclusion