Discusses the concept of student development and defines student needs and tasks of student development educators. Urges educators to incorporate student-oriented approaches into administration and planning. Discusses using developmental knowledge, the meaning of education, creating campus community, fostering acceptance of experiential learning,…

The process of change experienced by adult women reentering higher education is analyzed within the framework of one theory of adult development, and teaching and learning environments that support women's developmental growth are described. Topics addressed include providing adult students with positive feedback, counseling, promoting awareness…