This sweeping resource gathers together in one volume the diverse body of theory informing our understanding of students' intellectual, cognitive, social, moral, and identity development during the college years. It critically examines the recent body of theory that reflects the changes, complexity, and diversity of today's campuses with special emphasis on gender and cultural differences in student development.
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"This book is a useful starting point for individuals who work directly with students or are responsible for program design and administration....The authors have provided in a readable form a comprehensive overview of research and theories related to a neglected field." --Continuing Higher Education Review
"Written for anyone wanting to encourage and affect the development of students in college by understanding the theories, research, and practices related to student development.... An excellent reference book for student affairs professionals, university faculty, and anyone interested in enhancing the learning environment of students." --Journal of College and University Student Housing
"Written for anyone wanting to encourage and affect the development of students in college by understanding the theories, research, and practices related to student development.... An excellent reference book for student affairs professionals, university faculty, and anyone interested in enhancing the learning environment of students." --Journal of College and University Student Housing
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The second edition of Student Development in College offers higher education professionals a clear understanding of the developmental challenges facing today's college students. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes new integrative theories of student development, expanded coverage of social identity theories, a targeted focus on higher education-related research, a current review of student development research and application, and reconceptualization of typology theories as a way to understand individual differences.
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"Student Development in College is a rich, comprehensive exploration of the major theoretical perspectives that inform development. The authors' attention to nuances and complexities results in a substantive history of theory development and a careful story about how various perspectives evolved yielding contemporary theorizing. The book is a masterful blend of theoretical lenses and their use in designing developmentally appropriate practice for diverse populations of contemporary college students. It is an excellent resource for all educators who work on college campuses."
—Marcia Baxter Magolda, Distinguished Professor, Educational Leadership, Miami University
"This is an invaluable work for anyone seeking an introduction to college student development theories or those seeking to update their existing knowledge. It offers a thorough and complex review of both the foundational theories and the newer—often more culturally relevant—theories and models."
—Raechele L. Pope, program coordinator, Higher Education Program, University at Buffalo
"The original book was a tremendous contribution to the field of higher education and especially student affairs. After more than ten years, this revision is a timely and focused enhancement to the literature that nurtures quality professionals to think differently about topics relevant to our field. Well done a second time around!"
—Gregory Roberts, executive director, ACPA—College Student Educators International
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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excellent overview,
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This review is from: Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education) (Hardcover)
I also used this book in my graduate program. This book provides an excellent overview student development theory. It is an excellent introductory text. I had the added benefit of using this text in a course taught by one of the authors.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education) (Hardcover)
I applaud the authors' attempt to provide an accessible, easy to understand synthesis of student development theory, but they have sacrificed depth for breadth and left the reader with a text that, like over-processed food, provides some nutrition but ultimately fails to satisfy. The book is below the level of most master's degree students and practitioners in student affairs, though it might provide a useful introduction to theory for undergraduates or a useful reference book for administrators who don't have time to read original sources.
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Student Development in College is a "Must Have" text for everyone who works with college students, be they student affairs practitioners, academic advisors, or faculty. And not just student affairs faculty, but faculty in any area of the institution could find this text very useful as they consider their own students in the classroom. Reading through theories about student learning styles and cognitive development are likely to bring many "a ha" moments to faculty previously perplexed by student comments in class, or even on teaching evaluations. Evans and her colleagues provide a brilliantly complex yet tight overview of the major theories relevant to college student development in this comprehensive work. This long awaited second edition includes many substantive updates with new theories, research, and applications for practice. One area I'd like to see addressed in a third edition is a consideration of the nuances of Christian privilege. The authors seem to imply that all those who self-identify as "Christian" are in a position of privilege, without recognizing the nuances of how different subcultures who identify as "Christian" experience or do not experience a privileged status. That said, there are numerous reasons for student affairs professionals to be wildly enthusiastic about this important addition to the scholarship in our field. Congratulations on a job well done to Evans, Forney, Guido, Patton & Renn!
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From the paternalistic faculty authority figure who supervised Harvard students in 1636 to the contemporary student affairs professional who uses developmental theory to examine students' human potential, student development has existed in some configuration, from cryptic to sophisticated, since the beginning of American higher education. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
student development theory, student learning imperative, student affairs practitioners, student affairs practice, bisexual identity development, student development theories, student affairs professionals, student affairs work, college student development, student affairs administration, personality type theory, mature interpersonal relationships, learning style information, ethnic identity models, reflective judgment model, student affairs staff, dualistic thinkers, lesbian identity development, moral education programs, college student personnel, typology theories, returning adult students, ego identity status, adult development theory, experiential learning theory Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Baxter Magolda, African American, United States, American Indian, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Student Learning Imperative, Defining Issues Test, Kando University, Self-Directed Search, Erwin Identity Scale, Native American, Developmental Instruction, American Council, Asian Americans, Identity Achievers, Kohlberg's Moral Judgment Interview, Miami University, Roy Heath, Carl Jung, Douglas Heath, Foreclosed Diffusions, Isabel Myers, Moratorium Diffusion, Psychological Assessment Resources, Strong Interest Inventory New!
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From the paternalistic faculty authority figure who supervised Harvard students in 1636 to the contemporary student affairs professional who uses developmental theory to examine students' human potential, student development has existed in some configuration, from cryptic to sophisticated, since the beginning of American higher education. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
student development theory, student learning imperative, student affairs practitioners, student affairs practice, bisexual identity development, student development theories, student affairs professionals, student affairs work, college student development, student affairs administration, personality type theory, mature interpersonal relationships, learning style information, ethnic identity models, reflective judgment model, student affairs staff, dualistic thinkers, lesbian identity development, moral education programs, college student personnel, typology theories, returning adult students, ego identity status, adult development theory, experiential learning theory Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Baxter Magolda, African American, United States, American Indian, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Student Learning Imperative, Defining Issues Test, Kando University, Self-Directed Search, Erwin Identity Scale, Native American, Developmental Instruction, American Council, Asian Americans, Identity Achievers, Kohlberg's Moral Judgment Interview, Miami University, Roy Heath, Carl Jung, Douglas Heath, Foreclosed Diffusions, Isabel Myers, Moratorium Diffusion, Psychological Assessment Resources, Strong Interest Inventory New!
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- College Student Development by Don G. Creamer on 8 pages
- Moral Development by Kohlberg on 6 pages
- Education and Identity (Josse Bass Higher and Adult Education) by Arthur W. Chickering on page 38, page 39, and page 53
- The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: A Critical Review and Practical Guide (C & H S.) by Rowan Bayne in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development by Carol Gilligan on page 189, and page 201
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- Working with Asian American College Students: New Directions for Student Services (J-B SS Single Issue Student Services) by Marylu K. McEwen on page 39, and page 75
- Powerful Programming for Student Learning: Approaches That Make a Difference: New Directions for Student Services (J-B SS Single Issue Student Services) by Debora L. Liddell on page 19
- Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research: Volume XVII by J.C. Smart on page 378
- Understanding and Applying Cognitive Development Theory: New Directions for Student Services (J-B SS Single Issue Student Services) by Patrick G. Love on page 86
- Foundations of Student Affairs Practice: How Philosophy, Theory, and Research Strengthen Educational Outcomes (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series) by Florence A. Hamrick in Front Matter
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