Recently added articles from Journal of College Student Development:
Three Elements of Self-Authorship
Jul 01, 2008; Magolda, Marcia B Baxter ... This article describes three distinct yet interrelated elements of self-authorship: trusting the internal voice, building an internal foundation, and securing internal commitments. These elements, which emerged from longitudinal interviews with adults in their 30s, offer insights into the ...
Examining the Academic Success of Latino Students in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Majors
Jul 01, 2008; Cole, Darnell; Espinoza, Araceli ... Using a longitudinal sample of 146 Latino students' in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors, the purpose of the study was to examine factors that affect their academic performance. The main premise supporting this study suggested that Latino students perform better ...
Ethnic Identity, Epistemological Development, and Academic Achievement in Underrepresented Students
Jul 01, 2008; Pizzolato, Jane Elizabeth; Podobnik, Sharon; Chaudhari, Prema; Schaeffer, Zachary; Murrell, Ennad Dyana ... Through 2 related studies, we investigated the relation between ethnic identity, epistemological development, and achievement among students of color. Findings suggest that the three variables are related, with ethnic identity and epistemological development together contributing to explaining ...
Preparing New Professionals: Lessons for Graduate Preparation Programs from the National Study of New Professionals in Student Affairs
Jul 01, 2008; Renn, Kristen A; Jessup-Anger, Eric R ... The National Study of New Professionals in Student Affairs is a year-long study of the transition of 90 new professionals to their first full-time job in the field. Data collection for this qualitative study was conducted monthly through an online survey system. We report findings of the study ...
Leadership through Meaning-Making: An Empirical Exploration of Spirituality and Leadership in College Students
Jul 01, 2008; Gehrke, Sean J ... A recent surge in interest surrounding spirituality has occurred within the context of American higher education (Higher Education Research Institute [HERI], 2005; Hindman, 2002; Love, 2001; Rogers & Dantley, 2001). As our society has become more materialistic, a new desperation for ...
Immigrant Families and the College Experience: Perspectives of Filipina Americans
Jul 01, 2008; Maramba, Dina C ... As Filipina/o Americans comprise the largest Asian immigrant population in the United States, the experience of college-aged children of immigrants becomes an increasing concern at the university level. The purpose of this qualitative research investigation was to explore the ways Filipina ...
Gender Observations and Study Abroad: How Students Reconcile Cross-Cultural Differences Related to Gender
Jul 01, 2008; Jessup-Anger, Jody E ... Increasingly, global understanding is part of the core mission of institutions of higher education (Bollag, 2004). The National Association for State Universities and LandGrant Colleges (NASULGC Taskforce on International Education, 2004) issued A Call to Leadership, urging university presidents ...
Basic College Research Skills
Jul 01, 2008; Rankin, Walter P ... Basic College Research Skills Steven Bookman and Christopher Warburton Lanham, MD: University Press of America, Inc., 2007, 114 pages, $19.95 (softcover) In the introduction to Basic College Research Skills, authors Steven Bookman and Christopher Warburton claim rather ambitiously that ...
Improving Practice Through Outcomes Based Planning and Assessment: A Counseling Center Case Study
Jul 01, 2008; Reynolds, Amy L; Chris, Stephen ... Addressing the increasing psychological needs on campus is a central mission of most college counseling centers. In addition, many centers are expected to contribute to student academic success and retention. Through the use of outcomes based assessment, which examines the needs, expectations, ...
Developing Outcomes-Based Assessment for Learner-Centered Education: A Faculty Introduction
Jul 01, 2008; Timm, Dianne M ... Developing Outcomes-Based Assessment for Learner-Centered Education: A Faculty Introduction Amy Driscoll and Swarup Wood Sterling, VA: Stylus, 2007, 287 pages, $24.95 (softcover) Assessment and learning centered education have become more than just buzz words in higher education, and ...
Responding to the Realities of Race on Campus (New Directions for Student Services #120)
Jul 01, 2008; Jones, Susan Robb ... Responding to the Realities of Race on Campus (New Directions for Student Services #120) Shaun R. Harper and Lori D. Patton (eds.) San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2007, 100 pages, $29.00 (softcover) Responding to the Realities of Race on Campus is a timely, cogent, direct, and thought ...
So You Want To Be A Leader? Character and Leadership Fundamentals for College Students
Jul 01, 2008; Wilson, Jeffery L ... So You Want To Be A Leader? Character and Leadership Fundamentals for College Students Earl E. Paul New York: Dr. Earl E. Paul, 2006, 164 pages, $11.95 (soft cover) Enter into any bookstore and chances are that if you go to the leadership section you will find shelves stacked with books ...