Examines how college students typically make a spiritual quest in their learning and development in college and how their spirituality influences expectations and preparation for work and community life beyond college. (Contains 11 references.) (GCP)

Research has long suggested that higher education leads to liberalisation in students' sociopolitical orientations (e.g., Feldman & Newcomb, 1969; Newcomb, 1943/1957; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991). Differences in level of liberalisation depending on academic discipline have also been found (e.g., Baer & Lambert, 1982; 1990; Guimond & Palmer, 1990;…

As college and university professionals prepare for the 21st century they need to be cognizant of the student population they will be serving and how to maximize educational and developmental opportunities. No one theory adequately provides a comprehensive explanation of the processes that manifest themselves during the college experience. All…

Research on the impact of higher education on the individual and society is reviewed, and the strengths and weaknesses of the research are identified. Attention is directed to the impact of higher education on individual students, the national economy, local and regional economies, and society in general. The best documented area is the effect on…

This monograph was written to examine the significance of recent moral development theory and research for college student development and to demonstrate ways in which these findings can be incorporated into student affairs programs and services. Although the monograph includes some review and discussion of research and theory in values…

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the ability to recognize and manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, and handle challenging situations effectively. SEL provides schools with a framework for preventing problems and promoting students'…

Adolescent reading interests and their relationship to the psychological predisposition of the reader and the transitional role it might provide need to be considered in the selection and evaluation of literature. (CJ)

Considers developmental problems suffered by gender-disturbed boys and examines the relatively poor prognosis for untreated individuals. Specific diagnostic procedures and issues are discussed. Specific treatment interventions to increase the child's range of masculine behaviors to a reasonable balance between masculine and feminine behavior are…

Emphasizes usefulness of human development programs (HDP) for helping college students to complete their developmental tasks. The main forms of HDP are sketched. An HDP believed to be effective for college students is described. (Author/CC)

Argues that the 1983 publication of "A Nation at Risk" catapulted the issue of educational reform into the public sphere, fueling educational reform policy, corporate involvement, gubernatorial attention, and legislative action, culminating in the passage of "Goals 2000." Offers a critical review of the scholarly literature…

Describes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of school-based Wellness Centers operated by the Riverside Unified School District in Riverside, CA, as part of the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative. Describes the program as planned in terms of the theoretical model for the intervention and the evaluation design, and discusses the…

As campuses become increasingly diverse, it is more important than ever to promote understanding across differences. The author describes an approach for helping student from different backgrounds talk and learn from each other. (Contains 14 references.) (Author)

This chapter discusses the role of external partnerships in student development and learning outcomes assessment in the context of results from a national survey of senior student affairs officers. (Contains 35 references.) (Author)

Caring, a valued attribute, might fade from attention unless it is shown to benefit children academically and socially and becomes readily available in school and classroom communities. This paper provides rationale and context by grounding caring in the research on sense of community and belonging. Although findings for students are…

This article explores the concept of resilience as it relates to gifted children, particularly gifted black children, and identifies barriers to resilience. Recommendations for fostering resilience in these students are offered, including improve family-school-community relations, enhance self-concept, and improve social and emotional relations.…