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Exploring Complexities in College Student Development

Critical Lessons From Researching Students' Journeys

Patricia M. King Rosemary J. Perez James P. Barber

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Routledge
24 April 2024
This book explores how college students address life challenges and develop the self-authoring capacities needed to deal with the ambiguities and complexities of life after graduation.

Based on the in-depth interview portion of the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education, this book draws on almost 1,000 interviews with a diverse cohort of 315 students from six institutions over 4 years. It traces these students’ journeys, documenting the wide variety of pathways they followed, the range of contexts in which their experiences took place, the liberal education outcomes associated with these experiences, and the factors that affected quality and impact. The authors critique current student development theory and offer a new interactionist model to guide future study in the field, inviting readers to adopt five habits of mind to guide their praxis and practice to promote student development.

This valuable resource is written for educators working in higher education institutions – both faculty and student affairs professionals – who want to help students get the most out of their college experience.

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Imprint:   Routledge
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm, 
Weight:   540g
ISBN:   9781642670974
ISBN 10:   1642670979
Pages:   282
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Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Patricia M. King is professor emerita in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan, USA. Rosemary J. Perez is associate professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan, USA. James P. Barber is professor of education and senior associate dean for academic programs at William & Mary, USA.

Reviews for Exploring Complexities in College Student Development: Critical Lessons From Researching Students' Journeys

“This comprehensive analysis of a rich, diverse dataset yields the most nuanced and integrative portrayal of college students’ development toward self-authorship to date. Authors emphasize the fluidity and variability of developmental pathways to guide scholars and practitioners in reimagining the college experience.” Marcia Baxter Magolda, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Miami University, USA “At once, a thoughtful examination, clarifying statement, and open invitation, the book Exploring Complexities in College Student Development takes seriously the long critiques of student development while simultaneously calling educators, administrators, and scholars' attention (back) to the rich possibilities of student developmental processes.” Wilson Kwamogi Okello, Pennsylvania State University, USA “Exploring Complexities in College Student Development offers the opportunity to learn from a landmark longitudinal study of students’ journeys. The authors handle the complexity of the study and theory with care for study participants and readers, yielding critical lessons for postsecondary educators.” Kristen A. Renn, Michigan State University, USA “This book brings together research that incorporates college student development, meaningful educational practices, and addresses past theoretical criticisms. The presentation of the Interactionist Model of College Student Learning and Development conceptualizes the multiple influences that students experience every day and with the practical recommendations at the end makes this book a must read for those interested in college student success.” Vasti Torres, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Indiana University-Bloomington, USA


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