Although prominent theories in college student development cover a breadth of developmental aspects and draw from various fields of study, the literature lacks a developmental theory that explains the neurological processes that occur during student development. This literature review uses Neuro-semantic Language Learning Theory (Arwood, 1983;…

Although international attention to understanding college student development, learning, and experiences has increased, leading higher education journals do not seem to have kept pace. We examined 8 higher education and student affairs journals (5 from the US, 3 from Europe) from 1998 to 2011. We found overall that 5% of articles addressed…

By introducing queer theory to Abes and Jones's (2004) constructivist narrative inquiry of lesbian college students' perceptions of their multiple identities, we retell the developmental narrative of one participant's negotiation of her sexuality, religion, gender, and social class. This queer retelling of a developmental story shows how…

Considers where theories of spiritual development fit into the constellation of student development theories. Highlights the work of Sharon Daloz Parks to reinforce the relationship of spiritually related developmental theories and traditional ones, especially the cognitive-structural. (Contains 12 references.) (GCP)

This document looks at the research that has been conducted on the student development concept and considers its nature, effectiveness, and deficiencies. Research in student development is defined as research that attempts to ascertain if a particular theory-based student development intervention or treatment resulted in the theorized effect or…

Presents empirical and theoretical evidence to support the relationship between Perry's scheme of intellectual and ethical development and Marcia's identity status model. Discusses a conceptual model to depict the relationships between the two and implications for research and practice. (Contains 31 references.) (Author/GCP)

Maintains that spirituality and spiritual development have been conspicuously absent from student development theories and ignored by many student affairs professionals. Argues for consideration of spiritual development by student development theorists, provides a definition and framework through which to consider spirituality and spiritual…

This monograph was written to examine the significance of recent moral development theory and research for college student development and to demonstrate ways in which these findings can be incorporated into student affairs programs and services. Although the monograph includes some review and discussion of research and theory in values…

This chapter discusses the role of external partnerships in student development and learning outcomes assessment in the context of results from a national survey of senior student affairs officers. (Contains 35 references.) (Author)

Colleges and universities are responsible for providing a safe environment for members of the campus community. This article describes problems that can arise in dealing with nonstudents who potentially create safety problems on campus. (Author)

Examines how first- and second-year undergraduate students manage their money, where they learned money management skills, how they rated on managing their finances, and to whom they turned when they needed financial advice. Results reveal developmental implications and suggest that campus services to assist students in managing financial…

Provides review of current literature to support position that academic dishonesty is student development problem best addressed from student development perspective. Examines academic dishonesty as contemporary problem in higher education; explores contentions about what causes academic dishonesty; addresses student development perspective; and…

Reports how one major state university has successfully integrated campus ministers into student affairs programming. Following a brief history of campus ministry, supplies data to document the amount and type of involvement which campus ministers provided in support of broader student affairs goals. Attention is also paid to the pitfalls…

Presents evidence that spiritual development is an integral part of students' overall development and argues that it is too often ignored on college campuses. Offers strategies to improve cooperation between student affairs administrators and representatives of religion on campus to acknowledge this aspect of students' lives more fully. (Contains…

Originally published in July 1977, reviews different uses of the term student development, including humanism, complexity, and developmental stage theory. Affirms that the latter is thought to be most fruitful to the use of student personnel work. Describes two examples of the use of stage or hierarchical developmental theory for making changes in…