Reviews student development theory and outlines obstacles to and necessary strategies for implementation of the student development approach to higher education. Such efforts support liberal arts objectives by helping students become more efficient users of academic and student life programs. (JAC)

Discusses trends affecting the development of counseling centers into comprehensive, developmentally oriented agencies, and describes the Counseling and Testing Center at the University of Georgia. Summarizes administrative issues and steps taken to facilitate desired changes. (JAC)