Having a deep understanding of student development, is necessary for anyone who wants to be successful, as an administrator or instructor in higher, education. You must be aware of factors that, affect the development of adults and be able to, work with individuals, groups, and organizations, within a diverse campus community. This is, essential to establishing environments conducive, to the development of students from a variety of, backgrounds. This course introduces students to, practitioner-based student development theories, within higher education. Ultimately, the, understanding and application of these theoretical, frameworks to your work will enable you to enhance, student outcomes vis-a-vis programs, services, curricula, and pedagogical techniques.