Facing a new round of criticisms on the quality of undergraduate education in American colleges and universities, higher education administrators are eager to find--or create--effective programs and practices that can enrich student experiences and enhance outcomes. In order to do that, those who work at colleges and universities need to have a better understanding of their students. Institutional researchers, with access to a wealth of student data, have the analytical expertise to supply information that can guide institutional policy and practice. Typological frameworks particularly can...