There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
Theory For RAs and Student Staff: Challenge and Support
There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
Theory For RAs and Student Staff: The Four S’s of Transitions
There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
Theory For RAs and Student Staff: Marginality and Mattering
There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
Theory For RAs and Student Staff: How Our Thinking Evolves
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Theory For RAs and Student Staff: 7 Ways Residents Grow and Change in College
There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
Theory For RAs and Student Staff: Helping Your Residents Achieve Self-Authorship
There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called "student development theory." These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you're not expected to be a "theory expert" as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can... Continue Reading →
As An RA, Why Is Development Important?
In August of 2020, I sat down in my first masterโs class where I was completely SHOCKED to learn that a bunch of scholars kind of knew exactly what I went through as a college student. One scholar spoke to how transitions were hard and challenging, which is why college students need support. College is... Continue Reading →



