Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)

"This was a required text for a graduate class and I thought it was good enough to keep. It is a great introductory book that provides a good look at many of the different theories. It is true that it is not really deep, but that is what makes it a good introductory book. It goes just deep enough to help you understand."
~ Written on 2007-08-01

"This is a required text for my graduate class, but it does a good job of introducing student development theory"
~ Written on 2007-02-01

"Book arrived in record time...just in time for my class so I was very pleased. It was also in great shape and very well packaged. Thanks."
~ Written on 2005-10-07

"I applaud the authors' attempt to provide an accessible, easy to understand synthesis of student development theory, but they have sacrificed depth for breadth and left the reader with a text that, like over-processed food, provides some nutrition but ultimately fails to satisfy. The book is below the level of most master's degree students and practitioners in student affairs, though it might provide a useful introduction to theory for undergraduates or a useful reference book for administrators who don't have time to read original sources."
~ Written on 2004-04-22

"I also used this book in my graduate program. This book provides an excellent overview student development theory. It is an excellent introductory text. I had the added benefit of using this text in a course taught by one of the authors."
~ Written on 2001-02-18