E-grāmata: 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