Practice for Life For many students, the first step onto a campus represents the first step into a new life, and the following years provide a test drive for the life that will follow. A new book Practice for Life: Making Decisions in College explores the hows and whys of students' decisions and the effect they have. Interview by James A. Baumann Residential Education Services Create environments and programs which support student development. Identify sources of funding to support personal development programs and resources. Train staff on how to create and promote activities which support student development. JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2017 37