Previous ed. entered under: Evans, Nancy J.

pt. 1. Understanding and using student development theory. Definitions and historical roots of student development ; Using student development theory -- pt. 2. Foundational theories. Psychosocial identity development ; Chickering's theory of identity development ; Perry's theory of intellectual and ethical development ; Moral development theory ; Later cognitive structural theories ; Kolb's theory of experiential learning -- pt. 3. Integrative theories. Ecological approaches to college student development ; Development of self-authorship ; Development of faith and spirituality ; Schlossberg's transition theory -- pt. 4. Social identity development. Social identity: concepts and overview ; Racial identity development ; Ethnic identity and acculturation ; Multiracial identity development ; Sexual identity development ; Gender and gender identity development -- pt. 5. Concluding reflections. Using theories in combination ; Final thoughts and future directions.