Applying Student Development Theories Holistically

<p>This book dives into student development theory, unpacking key foundational and emergent theories of college student development while providing contemporary examples and application. Showcasing a diversity of programs, practices, and services across a variety of institutional types, <i>Applying Student Development Theories Holistically </i>demonstrates how professionals are intertwining the science of theory with the art of practice in multidimensional, holistic ways. 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.</p> <p><strong>Contents</strong></p><p>Foreword: It is not Magic</p><p>Susan R. Komives</p><p>Preface</p><p>List of Figures and Tables</p><p>Chapter 1, Introduction: Developmental Theories as Exemplar Programming Guides</p><p>Katie Branch and Monique N. Golden</p><p>Part I, Who Am I? Psychosocial and Social Identity Development</p><p>Christine M. Wilson</p><p>Chapter 2, A Pre-Orientation Retreat to Increase Retention and Develop Competence</p><p>Kelly Carter Merrill</p><p>Chapter 3, An Identity Development and Support Initiative for Black Men</p><p>Jonathan A. McElderry, Jordan Williams, Marcus Mayes, Donald D. Gilliam, and Curtis Taylor, Jr.</p><p>Chapter 4, Relationship Building as a Pathway to Cross Cultural Awareness</p><p>Jennifer A. Blair and Gordon S. Louie</p><p>Chapter 5, A Student Organization for First Generation Students</p><p>Sarah E. Schoper, Emily N. Davidson, and Christine Nguyen </p><p>Part II, How Do I Make Meaning? Cognitive Development</p><p>Christine M. Wilson</p><p>Chapter 6, Ethical and Moral Reasoning Development Across Campus</p><p>Anna Randolph Lehnen and Lori K. Pyle</p><p>Chapter 7, Promoting Self-Authorship Using Individualized Accountability Plans </p><p>Erik Sorensen and Elizabeth K. Walsh</p><p>Chapter 8, Self-Authorship and Critical Praxis with Student Staff</p><p>Chelsea Fullerton and Scott Burden</p><p>Part III, Influences on Development</p><p>Christine M. Wilson</p><p>Chapter 9, Supporting Transitions from a Community College to a 4-Year Institution</p><p>Sharee L. Myricks, Amber DePree, and Julie M. Landaw</p><p>Chapter 10, Fostering Engagement with Social Justice through Experiential Learning</p><p>B. Ashley Staples, Ben Jones, and Vanessa Perez</p><p>Chapter 11, Theory-in-Use Core Concepts: Perspectives from Scholarly Practitioners</p><p>Katie Branch with Jeanne S. Hart-Steffes</p><p>Contributor BIos</p><p>Index</p>