Ready, Willing, and Able

Where students are in their development shapes how they behave and whether they succeed. An awareness of how students develop identity and motivation can help educators guide students as they set goals for the future. Bouffard and Savitz-Romer share strategies for helping students see themselves as college graduates. They also explain how the combination of extrinsic and intrinsic motivators can give students the perseverance they need to achieve their goals.