the term student development has been used to describe a process (the changes or growth
that occurs in a student during the college experience), a philosophy (thinking of
education as being related to the whole person), programs (activities undertaken to
encourage change or growth), and a theory or body of research (studies focusing on lateadolescent
or early-adulthood) (pp. 4-5). Functionally, the student affairs unit at most
institutions is responsible for student activities, including intramurals, clubs, and other
organizations; Greek life (fraternities and sororities); orientation; residence life;