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Deegan, William L., Ed.; O'Banion, Terry, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1989
This collection of articles examines the history of student development practices, reviews key issues that have emerged in the field, and proposes paths of action for the future. The volume includes: (1) "Student Development Philosophy: A Perspective on the Past and Future," by Terry O'Banion, which reviews the history of student development; (2)…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Community Colleges, Educational History
Garland, Peter H. – 1986
The efforts of student affairs aimed at improving quality of life, integrating new student groups, and attracting and retaining students are becoming critical to colleges and universities. Student affairs organizations can respond to the changing conditions and take a leadership role in new institutional strategies; they can become…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Planning, College Students
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Thurston, Alice S., Ed.; Robbins, William A., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1983
This collection of articles focuses on the current status and future of counseling in the community college. The volume contains the following chapters: (1) "Counseling for Today's Community College Students," by William A. Robbins, which focuses on the characteristics of developmental counseling and the crises it faces in community colleges; (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Community Colleges, Counseling Objectives, Counselor Role
Tomlinson, Louise M. – 1989
The digest is based on a full length report (with the same title) on postsecondary developmental programs. The full report provides a definitive review of the literature and institutional practice on the topic. Postsecondary developmental programs at institutions of higher education encompass a variety of courses and services that are conducted to…
Descriptors: College Preparation, College Students, Developmental Programs, Educational Development