Expanding our understanding of student leadership development: A study exploring gender and ethnic identity

The authors propose that student affairs practitioners need to rethink some of the key assumptions of their Leadership development models and practice s in order to meet the needs of a changing student body. The study is based on the CIRP 1987 Freshman Survey and 1991 Follow up. The sample included 9 ,731 students at 352 institutions. The results of this study illustrate tha t different strategies are necessary for the development of leadership amon g a diverse group of students. Specific extracurricular and co-curricular p rograms are recommended for meeting these needs.