Colleges and universities are responsible for providing a safe environment for members of the campus community. This article describes problems that can arise in dealing with nonstudents who potentially create safety problems on campus. (Author)

Synthesizes six theories of cognitive development in college students, provides a method for intentional informal assessment, and presents information on applying cognitive development theory in practice. Warns that cognitive development alone will not fully illuminate or adequately explain the developmental journey of college students as their…

Examines how first- and second-year undergraduate students manage their money, where they learned money management skills, how they rated on managing their finances, and to whom they turned when they needed financial advice. Results reveal developmental implications and suggest that campus services to assist students in managing financial…

Discusses how the student athlete population faces developmental tasks similar to their non-athlete peers, as well as confronting unique issues. Considers student athletes' developmental needs within the framework of the psychosocial developmental model proposed by Chickering with special attention to the additional challenges that may make the…

Originally published in July 1989, uses meta-analysis to integrate and summarize the empirical research from 1966 through 1987 regarding the influence of college residence halls on the academic performance of undergraduate students in the United States. Results indicate that residence halls do not generally exert a major influence on students'…

Examines the coming out process experienced by 20 gay, lesbian and bisexual students in the residence halls of a major research institution. Students report how they disclosed their sexual orientation, factors influencing the process, and reactions to their disclosures. Provides recommendations for residence hall professionals. (Contains 40…

Thirty-six students attending an evangelical college completed Loevinger's Sentence Completion Test of ego development and wrote stories in response to 3 Thematic Apperception Test pictures. Findings indicate increased intrinsic moral motivation, broader perception of ethical dilemmas, richer conceptualization of a moral self, and holistic…

Proposes that human service educators can help students become introspective and better understand their personal reactions towards clients when preparing for the demands of human service work. Discusses factors associated with student self-reflection, development, and transformation within an undergraduate human service program. (Contains 39…

The Measure of Epistemological Reflection was revised to reflect a constructivist view of epistemological development that emerged from a longitudinal study of young adults' development. This article includes a description of the new constructivist interpretation process, how it is used, and criteria upon which to judge its value. (Contains 44…

Argues that the disciplinary process on campuses has been too procedural and mirrors an adversarial proceeding that precludes student development. Provides suggestions for a pared-down process allowing for student learning. (Contains 51 references.) (GCP)

Describes an alternative method of academic advising, as opposed to the traditional faculty-student model. The objective of the counseling liaison model is to increase the retention and graduation rates of students through linking counseling intervention strategies with developmental academic advising. (Contains 12 references.) (GCP)

A review of over 50 studies of afterschool programs conducted by The Afterschool Alliance suggests: (1) quality afterschool programs improved school attendance, engagement in learning, test scores, and grades; (2) frequency and duration of afterschool participation increases benefits; and (3) high-risk youth show the greatest benefits. This fact…

This project was a 2-year investigation of elementary school children placed in programs for high-ability learners. The primary purpose of the study was to investigate academic and affective changes in students during their first 2 years in a gifted program. Students were assessed during the fall of one year and the spring of the next year.…

Theories concerning dimensions and dynamics of college student development and theories about how colleges exert influence on student change are reviewed. The models deal principally with growth among traditional undergraduate students. The theories of Chickering, Perry, Kohlberg, and Loevinger address the nature, structure, and processes the…

Forces responsible for the emergence of the community college are discussed indicating the uniqueness of its role and mission in higher education. A rationale for counseling in this setting is provided. The implication is made that counseling and student development programs should be complementary to the educational process. (Author)