Wendy K. Killam, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC, is a professor in the Department of Human Services at Stephen F. Austin State University.Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, is a licensed counselor and professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University.

• CONTENTSContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART I: INTRODUCTION AND FOUNDATIONS1. Introduction to Student Affairs and Student Development IssuesWendy K. Killam and Suzanne Degges-WhiteHistory of Student AffairsStudent NeedsFamily SupportWellnessEducation Cost and College AffordabilityAcademic ReadinessNontraditional College StudentsImplications for Student Affairs ProfessionalsImportance of Using TheoriesConclusion2. Diversity and Sociocultural Theories of Learning and DevelopmentCarrie A. KortegastCase Vignette: Hope and JuanOverview and Description of Sociocultural TheoriesHistory and Development of Sociocultural TheoriesApplication of the TheoryCase Vignette Wrap-Up: Hope and JuanCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: CourtneyCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: SadePART II: THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT AS APPLIED TO COLLEGE STUDENTS3. Schlossberg’s Transition TheorySusan R. BarclayCase Vignette: ReynaldoOverview and Description of the TheoryHistory and Development of the TheoryApplication Within Student AffairsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: ReynaldoCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: AlexCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Hyun4. Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial DevelopmentSuzanne Degges-WhiteCase Vignette: NehalOverview of Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial DevelopmentApplication of the Theory Within Student AffairsConclusionCase Vignette Wrap-Up: NehalCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: MaribelCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Mitch5. Perry’s Theory of Moral DevelopmentIan S. Turnage-Butterbaugh, Waleed Sami, and Ricardo PhippsCase Vignette: FatimaHistory and Development of the TheoryOverview and Description of the TheoryOverview of Perry’s Development SchemaDeflections From Growth and DevelopmentApplication of the Theory Within Student AffairsImplications for Student Affairs ProfessionalsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: FatimaCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: TinaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Brendan6. Theories of Moral DevelopmentRebekah Reysen, Mandy Perryman, and Ricardo PhippsCase Vignette: MadisonMoral Development on CampusExploring Madison’s Positioning Within Kohlberg’s SchemaExploring Madison’s Positioning Within Gilligan’s SchemaCase Vignette Wrap-Up: MadisonCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: Selective Community InterestsCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Town Versus Gown7. Kolb’s Theory of Experiential LearningKathryn S. JaekelCase Vignette: MariaOverview and Description of Experiential Learning TheoryHistory and Development of ELTApplication of the Theory Within Student AffairsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: MariaCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: SteveCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Cora8. Personality Types Based on the Myers–Briggs Type IndicatorChristine Borzumato-GaineyCase Vignette: Rebecca, an Introvert Sensing Thinking Judging (ISTJ)Overview and Description of the Theory Behind the Myers–Briggs Type IndicatorApplication of the Theory Within Student AffairsConclusionCase Vignette Wrap-Up: RebeccaCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: MakaylaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: MichaelPART III: IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN COLLEGE STUDENTS9. Overview of Identity Development in Young AdulthoodSuzanne ManissCase Vignette: SofiaChallenges to Identity DevelopmentFactors That Influence Identity DevelopmentOverview of Relevant TheoriesPsychosocial Development TheoriesSocial Identity Development TheoriesCase Vignette Wrap-Up: SofiaCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: JeffCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Leon10. Chickering’s Theory and the Seven Vectors of DevelopmentSuzanna M. WiseCase Vignette: JonahOverview and Description of Chickering’s TheoryHistory and Development of Chickering’s TheoryApplication of Chickering’s TheoryCase Vignette Wrap-Up: JonahCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: MichelleCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Taylor11. Black and Biracial Identity Development TheoriesRicardo PhippsCase Vignette: JamaalHistory and Development of Black Identity Development TheoriesHistory and Development of Biracial/Multiracial Identity Development TheoriesApplication of Theories Within Student AffairsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: JamaalCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: LalitaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Tiffany and Fumalaya12. Other Theories of Minority Identity DevelopmentJesus CisnerosCase Vignette: WilliamOverview and Description of Minority Identity Development TheoriesHistory and Development of the TheoriesImplications for Student Affairs PractitionersCase Vignette Wrap-Up: WilliamCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: JuliaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Mark13. White Identity DevelopmentIan S. Turnage-ButterbaughCase Vignette: CraigHistory and Development of White Identity Development TheoriesOverview and Description of White Identity Development TheoryApplication of the Theory Within Student AffairsImplications for Helping Professionals on a College CampusCase Vignette Wrap-Up: CraigCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: Students Wrestling With GuiltCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: White Students Responding to a Hate Crime14. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer Identity DevelopmentChristian D. Chan, Adrienne N. Erby, Laura Boyd Farmer, and Amanda R. FridayCase Vignette: MarcusTheoretical Foundations of Identity DevelopmentApplications of the Theories Within Student AffairsMulticultural Student Services and AffairsCollege Counseling and Mental HealthConnecting the Vignette and Student AffairsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: MarcusCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: VadaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Ty15. Disability and Identity DevelopmentYuleinys A. CastilloCase Vignette: MelanieOverviewDisability Identity ModelsDisability Identity in Student Affairs ServicesCase Vignette Wrap-Up: MelanieCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: PalomaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: AurelioPART IV: FACTORS IMPACTING SELECTION OF MAJORS AND CAREERS16. College Major and Career ChoiceWendy K. Killam, Suzanna M. Wise, and Bill WeberCase Vignette: BrooklynMajor and Career IndecisionDevelopmental FactorsFactors Influencing Decision MakingCareer Theories and AssessmentsConclusionCase Vignette Wrap-Up: BrooklynCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: MelissaCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Sanjay17. Holland’s Theory of Career DevelopmentKevin StoltzCase Vignette: TyrekaOverview of Holland’s TheoryHistory and Development of Holland’s TheoryConclusionCase Vignette Wrap-Up: TyrekaCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: BrentCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Demetrius18. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems TheoryNathan C. D. PerronCase Vignette: JoseOverview and Description of Bronfenbrenner’s TheoryHistory and Development of Bronfenbrenner’s TheoryBronfenbrenner’s Theory Applied to Student DevelopmentCase Vignette Wrap-Up: JoseCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: PhetCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: Ashley19. Bringing Student Groups Together: Understanding Group TheoryLucy ParkerCase Vignette: KaelynOverview and Description of Group TheoryLooking at Student and Group Development Through a Multicultural LensHistory and Development of Group TheoryApplication of Group Theory Within Student AffairsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: KaelynCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: AhmedCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: JudyHelpful Resources20. Theory as the Language of Student Affairs ProfessionalsAdam GregoryCase Vignette: AkioThe Role of Student AffairsReview of the Historical Context of Student AffairsStudent Affairs and TheoryUsing Theory as a LanguageCurrent Trends in Student AffairsTalking Across Campus: Monthly “Movie Nights”Future TrendsCase Vignette Wrap-Up: AkioCase Vignette 1 for Reader Reflection: AmyCase Vignette 2 for Reader Reflection: JasmineIndex