So for the past few days per last meeting with dr. gant, i looked at ecological models as a way of visualizing the evaluation process.  There is the data and then there is this process of human development that is also occurring with the individual and their respective family.  Something i thought about and recall from a pbs :) special on Amish families and viewing my fav show Criminal Intent and also the comments from other VISTAS:  " I wouldn't want to be away from the family". 

When we look at first generation post secondary (and even secondary in some instances)  the process of college/university matriculation requires transformation from poor/working/racial  to white middle class and at the same time how do you remain connected and viable to the family and community values and beliefs as place of origin???  I like Bronfenbrenner's model because the emphasis and impact of development across time--chronosystem.

Also for further explication, something powerful that Kerry Daly articulated-- family theory versus the theories that families live by.