Cultivating Student Success

Tisha A. Duncan has extensive experience in coaching and supporting educators in the implementation of effective teaching practices in a variety of content areas. Her areas of specialty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are curriculum and instruction, technology integration, and differentiation. Recent research interests include learner-centered instruction, collaboration, and emerging adulthood. With over 20 years in the field of education, she has been blessed with the opportunity to work with persons of diverse backgrounds and all ages, from birth through adulthood.Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen is an educator, scholar, and leader in higher education with experience developing educational programs and resources aimed at supporting student success. Her research focuses on how interpersonal relationships influence wellbeing, and has demonstrated how powerful the need to connect with others is, particularly within education. She also has served as editor of the textbook, Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Life-Span Development.

• Series Foreword Contributors Introduction: Not a Younger Version of You: How an Understanding of Emerging Adulthood Applies to Work with Today's College Students Tisha A. Duncan Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen Chapter 1: "I Am ____________": Self-Awareness, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Motivation in Emerging Adults Joel A. Lane Deanna N. Cor Chapter 2: "I Just Can't": Why are Emerging Adults Feeling More Anxious and Uncertain? Alan Meca Kelsie Allison Julie Rodil Kenneth Ayers Kyle Eichas Chapter 3: "We Got In!": The Influence and Role of Family on Relationships and Decision-Making Kayla Reed-Fitzke Elizabeth R. Watters Chapter 4: "I Took a Screenshot": Experiences with Technology In and Out of the Classroom Joan S. Swanson Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen Chapter 5: "^^ KWIM? BRB": How Do Emerging Adults Communicate Differently than Previous Generations? Heather T. Rowan-Kenyon Adam M. McCready Ana M. Martínez Alemán Allison Yarri Chapter 6: "You're My Person": Building Meaningful Relationships with Emerging Adults Thuha (Ha) Hoang Lindsey (Ellen) Caillouet Chapter 7: "I've Never Had to Do This on My Own": Support to Address Retention and Success for Emerging Adults Kevin Correa Sylvia Symonds Chapter 8: "Guiding My Success": Providing a Developmental Lens to Strengthen the Whole Person Larry J. Nelson

Readers are provided with practical techniques to help them connect closely with this student population...readers will find original case studies and guided questions accompanying each chapter for further reflection on professional practice.