A Current Theoretical Context for Student Development.

THE SEVEN VECTORS: AN OVERVIEW.

Developing Competence.

Managing Emotions.

Through Autonomy Toward InterdepAndence.

Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationships.

Establishing Identity.

Developing Purpose.

Developing Integrity.

KEY INFLUENCES ON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT.

Clear and Consistent Institutional Objectives.

Institutional Size.

Student-Faculty Relationships.

Curriculum.

Teaching.

Friendships and Students Communities.

Student Development Programs and Services.

Creating Educationally Powerful Environments.