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Higher education in the United States is facing a critical juncture. Tuition costs are rising, while measures of success are declining. Students struggle to meet the most basic academic requirements, barely passing their courses, while others battle physical and mental health difficulties that profoundly impact their ability to do well in college. This book responds to these challenges, offering a holistic collection of practices to guide those working with emerging adults in higher education. Consisting of chapters from experts in a variety of disciplines, the volume provides faculty, administrators, and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to help today’s students succeed.
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Higher education in the United States is facing a critical juncture. Tuition costs are rising, while measures of success are declining. Students struggle to meet the most basic academic requirements, barely passing their courses, while others battle physical and mental health difficulties that profoundly impact their ability to do well in college. This book responds to these challenges, offering a holistic collection of practices to guide those working with emerging adults in higher education.
Beginning with an introduction to the developmental period of emerging adulthood, the volume examines how the social and emotional development of emerging adults is relevant to struggles and successes in higher education. Subsequent chapters focus on how technology has impacted on learning and communication for today’s students and how faculty and staff can best work with students through meaningful relationships. Consisting of chapters from experts in a variety of disciplines, the volume provides faculty, administrators, and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to help today’s students succeed.
Readers are provided with practical techniques to help them connect closely with this student population…readers will find original case studies and guided questions accompanying each chapter for further reflection on professional practice.
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Series Foreword
Contributors
Introduction: Not a Younger Version of You: How an Understanding of Emerging Adulthood Applies to Work with Today’s College Students
Tisha A. Duncan
Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen
Chapter 1: „I Am ____________”: Self-Awareness, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Motivation in Emerging Adults
Joel A. Lane
Deanna N. Cor
Chapter 2: „I Just Can’t”: Why are Emerging Adults Feeling More Anxious and Uncertain?
Alan Meca
Kelsie Allison
Julie Rodil
Kenneth Ayers
Kyle Eichas
Chapter 3: „We Got In!”: The Influence and Role of Family on Relationships and Decision-Making
Kayla Reed-Fitzke
Elizabeth R. Watters
Chapter 4: „I Took a Screenshot”: Experiences with Technology In and Out of the Classroom
Joan S. Swanson
Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen
Chapter 5: „^^ KWIM? BRB”: How Do Emerging Adults Communicate Differently than Previous Generations?
Heather T. Rowan-Kenyon
Adam M. McCready
Ana M. Mart–nez Alem–n
Allison Yarri
Chapter 6: „You’re My Person”: Building Meaningful Relationships with Emerging Adults
Thuha (Ha) Hoang
Lindsey (Ellen) Caillouet
Chapter 7: „I’ve Never Had to Do This on My Own”: Support to Address Retention and Success for Emerging Adults
Kevin Correa
Sylvia Symonds
Chapter 8: „Guiding My Success”: Providing a Developmental Lens to Strengthen the Whole Person
Larry J. Nelson
