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Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education)

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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.

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.

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!

This was a required text for a graduate class and I thought it was good enough to keep. It is a great introductory book that provides a good look at many of the different theories. It is true that it is not really deep, but that is what makes it a good introductory book. It goes just deep enough to help you understand.

This was a required book for my graduate class. It provides an excellent overview on a variety of student development theories. I will be hanging onto this text to use a resource.

This is a required text for my graduate class, but it does a good job of introducing student development theory

The book consolidates development theories for student affairs professionals and is a keeper for your library if you work with students! A MUST buy!!

This book was in really good condition. It was basically brand new. It is light weight and easy to understand. Thank you!

I bought this book for class, It does a great job detailing student development theories that are relevant to today's field.

I needed this text for my graduate work, and it will remain on my shelf for many years. It does a great job of covering all of the major developmental theories and a few others!