From microaggressions and exclusionary practices to epistemic violence and racial battle fatigue (Clark et al., 2012; Levin et al., 2013), the social sciences literature has highlighted the multitude of ways graduate Students of Color (GSOC) experience racism. Further, scholars have continued to underscore the prevailing influence of campus racial…

This article describes through the lens of self-authorship development the meaning-making processes of South African postgraduate psychology students who are expected to undergo significant growth as they journey towards becoming mental health professionals. Reflective writing tasks and individual interviews of 4 postgraduate students were…

Although the complexity of identity transformation among Chinese-speaking international students (CSIS) has been emphasized in previous research, there is a perceived linear and causal pattern between studying abroad and being intercultural. This pattern of thinking results in the risk of treating all the CSIS as the same in each cohort of…

In this longitudinal qualitative study I explored the development of self-authorship among 21 student affairs master's candidates at 2 institutions. The findings suggest that growth, regression, and stasis in newcomers' developmental capacities for self-authorship occurred as they matriculated, and that these developmental trajectories reflected…

This article reports a study based on A. W. Astin's (1984) involvement theory applied in residence halls at a public university in Hong Kong, China. The resident students who were involved as participants or student leaders in this study were found to be better developed in terms of leadership, career development, multicultural experience,…

Applying theory to practice in student affairs is dominated by the assumption that formal theory is directly applied to practice. Among the problems with this assumption is that many practitioners believe they must choose between their lived experiences and formal theory, and that graduate students are taught that their experience "does not…

Despite the considerable growth of the international student population, positive aspects of their experience have received little attention. The current study combines a Critical Incident Technique methodology and a positive psychology lens to explore the cross-cultural transition of seven international students, focusing on facilitative factors,…

Examined level of faculty support and professional development reported by African-American students (n=182). Mentoring was found to be a significant predictor of student development. One-third of the sample reported receiving no help from faculty and staff at the university or from professionals in the community. (Author/NB)

Graduate students acquire procedural knowledge as well as declarative knowledge through preparation of databased research for participation in a poster session. The pedagogical framework for the method is reviewed; specific steps are delineated; feedback and evaluation are discussed.(EMK)

Identifies the extent to which the "Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale" (SDLRS) is a reliable and valid instrument for use with graduate students (N=356). Argues that the results of the study warrant the integration of such developmental constructs as tolerance, self-concept, creativity, initiative, self-understanding, and…

An ongoing transition program which responds to the need for continuing support for graduate students and their developmental issues is the focus of this article. Student evaluations of the program revealed that participants found the transition sessions helpful because they instilled a sense of universality and provided a safe forum for open and…

Examines the effects of a graduate student peer-mentoring program from the perspectives of both members of the mentoring dyad, the mentors and proteges. Results indicate that peer mentoring provides students with both increased levels of psychosocial and instrumental support, and that those with high levels of support are more satisfied with their…

Conducted national survey of administrators, graduate faculty members, and graduate students (total N=320) to examine names used to describe field: student personnel, student affairs, student services, and student development. Results revealed significant and differential preferences: student development was term preferred overall, with student…

Examined graduate students' and new professionals' choices and satisfaction with careers, preparation programs, and mentor relationships. Findings from four phases of longitudinal study begun in 1983 with graduate students in student development field suggest that entering students need to be adequately informed about changing career options in…

International graduate students' speaking frequency in U.S. classrooms and reasons that deterred them from participating in class discussion were examined. Implications for those who work with international graduate students about ways to assist them with participating in class discussions (e.g., ESL instruction curriculum) are considered. (LKS)