Postsecondary literacy instruction--the teaching of basic writing and transitional, or developmental, reading in community colleges and 4-year colleges--is an important and growing field, but also one still developing in key areas. In this article, we discuss three of these areas within which postsecondary literacy instruction can continue to develop. Specifically, we discuss current issues in theory, terminology, and teacher preparation within the field. We also explore specific suggestions for increasing coherence and consider focal points for further inquiry in each area.