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Shalka, Tricia R. – New Directions for Student Services, 2022
Much of the student development theory we draw on in student affairs practice is presented from a trauma-neutral perspective. In this article, I bring a trauma-informed and power-conscious lens to student development theory and encourage us to think about the possibilities and complexities that arise through this framing. I offer some big…
Descriptors: Student Development, Trauma, Student Personnel Services, Theories
Hernández, Ebelia; Harris, Dana Michelle – New Directions for Student Services, 2022
In this article, we discuss the developmental aspects of students' experiencing and making meaning of racism and propose that such processes parallel how trauma has been shown to impact development. More specifically, we name racism as a form of trauma with developmental consequences.
Descriptors: Trauma, Racial Bias, Student Experience, Student Attitudes
James McGhee; Sara Weinstein – New Directions for Student Services, 2024
Small institutions are in a unique and perhaps necessary position to innovate as the field changes, resources falter, and the needs of the next generation of students and families become apparent and quite different from those supported by our historical structures and service modalities. This article examines the literature surrounding historical…
Descriptors: Small Colleges, Staff Utilization, Innovation, Services
Jones, Susan R.; Stewart, Dafina-Lazarus – New Directions for Student Services, 2016
The authors situate critical perspectives in the larger context of the evolution of theory and discuss a "third wave" of theory development.
Descriptors: Student Development, Theories
Abes, Elisa S. – New Directions for Student Services, 2016
This chapter reviews paradigms in which student development theory is situated, encouraging the use of critical and poststructural paradigms.
Descriptors: Student Development, Models, Theories
Kodama, Corinne M.; Maramba, Dina C. – New Directions for Student Services, 2017
This chapter addresses the applicability of student development theories in light of empirical research on Asian American college students through a twofold approach: (a) revisiting the relevance of Kodama, McEwen, Liang, and Lee's (2001, 2002) theoretical work on Asian American student development; and (b) using Jones' and Stewart's (2016)…
Descriptors: Asian American Students, College Students, Student Development, Cultural Influences
McShay, James C. – New Directions for Student Services, 2017
The author discusses how Museus' (2014) Culturally Engaging Campus Environment Model (CECE) can be used to re-envision campus multicultural centers, and programs and services that traditionally employ single-axis identity interventions when striving to support student growth and success.
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, College Environment, Models, Cultural Relevance
Brown, Paul Gordon – New Directions for Student Services, 2016
This chapter explores how digital and social technologies may be impacting the developmental journeys of traditionally aged college students. It provides important conceptual distinctions and explores the application of college student development theory in digital spaces along with implications for practice and inquiry.
Descriptors: College Students, Student Development, Influence of Technology, Educational Theories
Bresciani, Marilee J. – New Directions for Student Services, 2013
This afterword offers challenges and considerations as the assessment movement continues to develop. The author offers some simple considerations for readers to ponder as they advance their evidence-based decision making processes, and encourages others to use these methods within the context of recent neuroscientific evidence that learning and…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Accountability, Institutional Research, Student Personnel Services
Lancaster, James M. – New Directions for Student Services, 2012
Historically, those responsible for administration of student conduct resolution in U.S. higher education have sought some manner of moral development for students, whether labeled as such or not. It is clear that contemporary conduct officers are more deeply concerned with such student development as an extension of their practice. Many such…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Moral Development, Mentors, Student Personnel Workers
Hicks, Mona; Tran-Parsons, Uyen – New Directions for Student Services, 2013
The skill development of equanimity and empathy gained through spiritual growth equips students to examine solutions to complex problems in a diverse, global society. This chapter explores intentional multicultural initiatives designed to foster spiritual development and interfaith engagement as means to navigate difference and social good.
Descriptors: Spiritual Development, Skill Development, Empathy, Multicultural Education
Owen, Julie E. – New Directions for Student Services, 2012
Theories of student learning and development are particularly important in leadership education because they make prescriptions about how people can adopt increasingly complex ways of being, knowing, and doing--essential forms of development for leadership learning. Increasingly, there is a call for leadership educators to adopt interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Leadership, Student Development, Leadership Training
Boyd, Karen D.; Brackmann, Sarah – New Directions for Student Services, 2012
A democratic system of government needs--and the United States relies on colleges to produce--ethical and engaged citizens. A society will be able to sustain and flourish by cultivating civic engagement while equally developing a moral compass along with the ability and will to act. Historically colleges have and can continue to maximize students'…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Citizen Participation, Ethics, Role of Education
Pittman, Jeffrey S. – New Directions for Student Services, 2012
A greater number of campuses have broadened concepts related to student development connecting traditional student affairs and campus auxiliary services. This connection is increasingly evident in the evolution of sustainability concerns and activities. This chapter explores the role of campus auxiliaries in the promotion of campus environmental…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Personnel Services, Ancillary School Services, Sustainability
Healy, Margaret A.; Lancaster, James M.; Liddell, Debora L.; Stewart, Dafina Lazarus – New Directions for Student Services, 2012
Student affairs professionals traditionally struggle with how to bring the proper balance to their work. Their work takes place in a variety of settings--some informal, some structured. In each of these settings, they may find opportunity to serve as moral mentors. The authors describe the moral mentor as a professional practicing in the field of…
Descriptors: Colleges, Student Personnel Services, Student Personnel Workers, Role