The professional development of PhD students as university teachers is crucial not only for their academic career trajectories, but also for improving teaching quality at universities. However, research on PhD students' professional growth has mainly focused on their role as researchers. As a result, much less is known about the other side of PhD…

Examines the complexities of assessing the professional and personal development of counselors-in-training. Discusses a set of issues the profession must address in an effort to reduce inconsistencies and uncertainties related to student assessment, and provides questions, recommendations, and future directions for assessing student competencies…

A computer-assisted literature search identified publications that were written for student-affairs administrators and had as their primary focus lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues. Articles were reviewed in chronological order to identify themes and transitions. Recommendations for authors interested in advancing this literature are offered. (EMK)

Policies and procedures focusing on students as learners and as agents of their own development should be considered as a new framework for student affairs professionals. Explores the contradictions faced by student affairs professionals and suggests a model for facilitating development of individuals, groups, and the community. (MKA)

Problem solving, decision making, and constructing knowledge are skills students need to become active and responsible citizens. However, many students are not receiving these essential skills from their education. Minority students in particular, despite improved academic performance, still perform well below national averages. Restructuring…

Earlier work on the enduring effects of education is reviewed, and data are presented from 22 autobiographical accounts written by college graduates. Most importance was attached to learning high-level intellectual skills and to attitudes and values of personal and professional significance. Implications for curricula and teaching are discussed.…

Character includes the emotional, intellectual and moral qualities of a person or group as the demonstration of these qualities in prosocial behavior. Character education is an inclusive term encompassing all aspects of how schools, related social institutions and parents can support the positive character development of children and adults.…

Presents two articles describing objectives for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) in developmental terms emphasizing intellectual maturity, professional life-styles and values, and professional growth. Looks at future trends affecting student affairs and advocates systematic confrontation of these forces through staff development…

Internal and external changes affecting higher education and responses that student personnel workers can take are discussed. Societal changes that influence colleges include a declining birth rate, changing sex roles, and shifts to an information-based society. Notable political trends that affect colleges include accountability requirements,…