What SA Pros Are Saying About The Maplewood College Compendium
“What an outstanding resource for a variety of audiences working in higher education: graduate students, student affairs practitioners, faculty, administrators, trustees and others. With the landscape of colleges and universities rapidly changing and becoming more complex and difficult to navigate, Laura has thoughtfully designed a unique tool to help us manage and perhaps avoid real problems. The cases presented are some of the most challenging situations campuses are facing today. Not only do her questions require us to think critically about each set of circumstances, they are applicable and transferable to other conflicts we can proactively use to de-escalate or avoid altogether. This is one of the most effective and creative tools I have seen in my 40-plus years working in higher education.”
Dr. Bill Stackman
“Laura De Veau has composed a case study that is both thorough and thoughtful. She deeply understands the entire process, from beginning to the end of evaluating programs, and certainly the depth of evaluating the ability to financially sustain a college. This work will assist both new and seasoned professionals that must make decisions affecting fiscal realities.”
M.L. “Cissy” Petty, Ph.D
“Full disclosure notice: Laura is a colleague and a friend and I’m part of the group she asked to read and review her new book. I come to this with a bias toward liking it because of that, but I’m writing a book note about it because it is very good, amazingly well designed, and based in real life experience. I also bring my experience as a professor in Educational Administration who has taught an introduction to the field of Student Affairs course. I would have loved to have had this book to use as a teaching tool and resource.” Read Dr. Paine’s full review.
Dr. Gage E. Paine
“Dr. Laura De Veau’s inaugural book on higher education case studies is a must-read for students and professionals in the field. Stepping into the world of Maplewood College allowed me to explore complex yet practical challenges, equipping me with strategic thinking skills that keep me one-step ahead of my colleagues. I eagerly anticipate Dr. De Veau’s future contributions, as her work continues to inspire and shape the future of higher education.”
Alyssa Wilson, M.A., Boston College ’24
“As a new student affairs professional, Maplewood helped me understand just how many moving parts a school has and what needs to be done to keep them working. Putting myself in these different roles and figuring out what I would need to do in different difficult situations has been beneficial both to my current job and knowing what kind of work I want to do in the future. Can't wait for the Maplewood Sims game!”
Emma Fiesinger ‘25, M.A. Boston College ’25
“A practical, engaging, and a comprehensive reminder of the importance of case studies within the professional development of student affairs professionals!
My dissertation research focused on the strategies and support systems graduate students in higher education master's programs attribute to their ability to persist through their graduate programs. One major finding was drawing thoughtful and practical connection to curriculum. This book is an incredible resource to support this finding: bridging practice and curriculum together for the student affairs practitioner through applicable case studies. This guide scaffolds folks through multifaceted scenarios that touch on relevant and critical topics within college communities today. I wish I had this as a new professional, yet I know my fellow SA Pros and I can still pull so much from this guide - a true asset to the discourse and professional development of our teams.”