Understanding and Addressing Commuter Student Needs

<p>Despite representing a majority of the college student population, a surprising lack of research has focused on the unique issues and needs of commuter students. This volume reviews the contemporary research and thinking about commuters. Topics include:</p> <p>• theoretical perspectives and discussions of foremost topics and issues,</p> <p>• specific examples for applying contemporary research with students of color, students with disabilities, and online students,</p> <p>• perspectives for immediate work and strategic planning, and</p> <p>• practical applications, recommendations, and suggestions for supporting commuter students.</p> <p>The volume has four major sections: theory, profiles and issues, support and services, and general applications.<br /><br />This is the 150th volume of this Jossey-Bass higher education quarterly series. An indispensable resource for vice presidents of student affairs, deans of students, student counselors, and other student services professionals, <b>New Directions for Student Services</b> offers guidelines and programs for aiding students in their total development: emotional, social, physical, and intellectual.</p>