"A useful starting point for individuals who work directly with students or are responsible for program design and administration." - Continuing Higher Education Review"Written for anyone wanting to encourage and affect the development of students in college by understanding the theories, research, and practices related to student development...An excellent reference book for student affairs professionals, university faculty, and anyone interested in enhancing the learning environment of students." - Journal of College and University Student Housing This sweeping resource gathers together in one volume the diverse body of theory informing our understanding of students' intellectual, cognitive, social, moral, and identity development during the college years. It critically examines the recent body of theory that reflects the changes, complexity, and diversity of today's campuses with special emphasis on gAnder and cultural differences in student development.