This book dives into student development theory, unpacking key foundational and emergent theories of college student development while providing contemporary examples and application. Helping aspiring higher education and student affairs practitioners grasp and use theories holistically, this important text brings to life theoretical knowledge to enhance the development and learning of college and university students. Showcasing a diversity of programs, practices, and services across a variety of institutional types, Applying Student Development Theories Holistically demonstrates how professionals are intertwining the science of theory with the art of practice in multidimensional, holistic ways.
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The review surveyed almost 400 empirical reports and conceptual discussions produced over the decade that dealt with the stakeholders, institutions and the higher education sector in Australasia.
For proponents and practitioners this book offers perspectives, data and critiques to interrogate and improve practice. For administrators it provides an understanding of what's needed to deliver the necessary support.
Adding to this is the context of community, national, global, and political events, which are experienced by students in ways that are both personal and career oriented.
This Reader is intended to serve as a resource of primary source literature on college student development theory and as a text for courses on student development theory.
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