The central purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of how community service involvement affects the development of undergraduate self-concept. The findings from this study suggest that the quality of service involvement is more important than the amount of service performed by students. (Contains 23 references and 2 tables.)…

Argues that models of college student development have demonstrated an insensitivity to the differences that exist among various students. Presents a model based on the Dakota Inventory of Student Orientations, which may be useful for program development that fosters reflection, self-discovery, perspective-taking, and collaboration among students…

Examines outcomes of a "bridge" course for first-year college students that emphasizes personal and psychological adjustment to the university experience to enhance the likelihood of academic success. Findings from 59 high-risk students who completed course suggest that goal of enhancing likelihood of academic success for such students was…

Provides additional evidence for the construct validity of the Erwin Identity Scale (EIS). Provides information about interaction between identity development and college environment as perceived by students. Impact of academic environment and interpersonal campus environment were reflected by high or low scores on the EIS. (RC)