Case studies for student development theory : advancing social justice and inclusion in higher education / Edited by Jason C. Garvey, Jessica C. Harris, Darris R. Means, Rosemary J. Perez and Christa J. Porter.

Includes bibliographical references.

Part I: Introduction. Considerations for student development theory ; Using case studies to move theory to practice Part II: Social identity development. Students' racial identity development / Christa J. Porter ; Ethnicity, acculturation, and student development / Jessica C. Harris ; Students' sexual identity development / Jason C. Garvey ; Gender and gender identity development for students / Christa J. Porter and Jason C. Garvey ; Spirituality and religion and student development / Darris R. Means ; Disability identities and student development / Rosemary J. Perez ; Social class and student development / Darris R. Means ; Additional theoretical perspectives on students' identities / Jessica C. Harris Part III: Psychosocial, cognitive-structural and integrative development. Psychosocial development for students / Christa J. Porter ; Epistemological and intellectual development for students / Jason C. Garvey ; Students' moral development / Rosemary J. Perez and Jessica C. Harris ; Students' development of self-authorship / Rosemary J. Perez Part IV: Reflecting on moving student development theory to practice. Conclusion: Moving beyond case analysis to advance social justice and inclusion

"This much-needed case study book provides higher education and student affairs graduate students, practitioners, and faculty with the tools to enhance their learning of student development theory and to apply this learning to practice. Each chapter offers a summary of theory--covering traditional and newer student development models--in addition to multiple case studies that help readers focus on practice that fosters social justice and inclusion"-- Provided by publisher.