Arthur Chickering

Arthur Chickering was a prominent educator known for his work on college student development. He developed a influential model that describes how students grow and change during their higher education experience. His model identifies seven key areas of development, such as developing competence, managing emotions, and establishing identity. Chickering's work helps educators understand how students evolve personally and academically, guiding them to create supportive learning environments that foster growth, confidence, and success throughout their college years.