Cultivating Student Success

Tisha A. Duncan has extensive experience in coaching and supporting educators in the implementation of effective teaching practices in a variety of content areas. Her areas of specialty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are curriculum and instruction, technology integration, and differentiation. Recent research interests include learner-centered instruction, collaboration, and emerging adulthood. With over 20 years in the field of education, she has been blessed with the opportunity to work with persons of diverse backgrounds and all ages, from birth through adulthood. Allison A. Buskirk-Cohen is an educator, scholar, and leader in higher education with experience developing educational programs and resources aimed at supporting student success. Her research focuses on how interpersonal relationships influence wellbeing, and has demonstrated how powerful the need to connect with others is, particularly within education. She also has served as editor of the textbook, Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Life-Span Development.

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. Martínez Alemán
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