Introduction As student affairs professionals, using and understanding student development theories is a key part of our responsibilities. We must learn how to apply different theories to certain situations that will arise with our students on the college campus. Theories of student development can also be instrumental in understanding why students may act in certain ways. Theories of student development can be defined as how a student grows, progresses, or increases his or her developmental abilities, as a result of enrolling in an institution of higher education. Furthermore, there are three types of development, which are change, growth and development(Giroir, 2013). In this particular assignment, I am asked to interview a graduate or student. I was also challenged to use different student development theories to explain my interviewee's development. I chose to interview one of my fraternity brothers, who works in higher education. During the interview, I had some pointed questions I wanted to ask. I asked the interviewees questions relating to their relationships with others, their personal growth and their university journey. I will use Chickering's theory of identity development and Perry's theory of intellectual and ethical development. Background Information My fraternity brother Jeremy is a college graduate and currently works at a university here in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jeremy works with first-generation college students, the majority of whom are African American males. Jeremy grew up in a small country town in Arkansas. Jeremy chose this university to attend because he received an academic scholarship INTERVIEWS Forge, 3 years and wanted to move to a metropolitan city so he could experience a different way of living. J...... middle of paper ...... or demonstrate his development through his college experiences. Finally, I think Perry's Theory of Intellectual and Ethical Development could be used to describe Jeremy in his college experience. I think during his college years Jeremy developed a relativistic thought process. When Jeremy first entered college, he found himself in a basic duality. He would be described as seeing the dichotomous world as an example of good-bad, right-wrong. Conclusion In closing, interviewing Jeremy was very interesting. I see a complete change from the person he told me he was; to the person he is today. I think his life is a great testimony to other students. I think what in his career is working with other students as he once was is a great reward for him. This assignment gave me some practice in using different theories in practical situations.