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McShay, James C. – New Directions for Student Services, 2017
The author discusses how Museus' (2014) Culturally Engaging Campus Environment Model (CECE) can be used to re-envision campus multicultural centers, and programs and services that traditionally employ single-axis identity interventions when striving to support student growth and success.
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, College Environment, Models, Cultural Relevance
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Whipple, Edward G.; Sullivan, Eileen G. – New Directions for Student Services, 1998
States that today's Greek-letter organizations are under greater scrutiny than ever before and although these groups can contribute to the educational success of their members in important ways, they will not achieve that potential without addressing persistent challenges. Describes the historical background as well as the role of today's Greek…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alcohol Abuse, College Students, Critical Thinking
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Carodine, Keith; Almond, Kevin F.; Gratto, Katherine K. – New Directions for Student Services, 2001
Provides explicit guidelines for constructing a model student athlete support program. Proposes that the ideal program should include academic support, career counseling, and personal development for student athletes. Argues that higher education institutions should set the precedence of developing life skills and promoting academic achievement…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Athletes, Career Counseling, College Athletics
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Randall, Kathleen; Grady, David L. – New Directions for Student Services, 1998
Critical thinking is an important outcome of college. Current research in this area pertaining to Greek organizations is of importance to student-affairs administrators who want to create learning communities for and with students. Offers strategies for success to be used by Greek organizations, student affairs personnel, and college faculty. (MKA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Faculty, College Freshmen, College Students
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Dawson-Threat, Janice – New Directions for Student Services, 1997
Among factors affecting African-American males' academic achievement, student/faculty relationships are vital. Using theory-based teaching strategies, faculty can support student success by designing in-class experiences to incorporate racial-identity development activities. The classroom should be a safe space for expression of personal…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Afrocentrism, Black Students, Class Activities