Describes the Group Life Seminar Program at Kansas State University. The program is an attempt to humanize education by focusing on each individual's uniqueness, personal growth, skill development and professional growth. It is primarily directed to three student subgroups: freshmen, veterans and transfer students. (Author/HMV)

Outlines a community college's intensive institutional effort to solve advising management problems and to develop mechanisms to assure maintenance of an effective system. Considers factors important in maintaining the system and implications for other institutions. (RC)

Describes a staff development program designed to assist financial aid personnel in handling interpersonal difficulties encountered in the workplace. Program phases include a large group outreach workshop, a customized inservice for financial aid, and short-term counseling. Discusses effectiveness of program as well as connection to other student…

Integration of career planning with Veterans programs at the University of Cincinnati addressed special needs. The project consisted of several components: testing, counseling, exploration, and follow-up. (Author)

A pilot program using resident assistants as academic advisors was well liked by its student users. (Author)

Presents a workable, systemwide model for career awareness and development on the college level. Purports that career development must be seen as more than mere information giving, and must incorporate all facets of an institution's endeavors from the classroom to the actual decision-making processes of the individual. (Author/PC)

Most institutions, large or small, have resource persons on campus who can contribute to improving services and programs through a consultation arrangement. This article describes the experiences of a staff psychologist who was appointed as a consultant to the Dean of Students at the University of Texas. (Author/HMV)

Describes how handicapped student needs may be met by using existing staff, without drastic changes in student services. Clarifies the role of the student services administrator, the handicapped services coordinator, and established student services. Considers admissions, financial aids, orientation, housing, counseling, and student activities.…

Describes the design and application of the Student Affairs Program Evaluation Process at the University of Nebraska. An evaluation team including students and faculty was set up to study counseling, recreation and orientation programs. Weaknesses and strengths of the process were discussed and suggestions made for appropriate followup activities.…

Describes a highly cost-efficient student-staffed study skills program designed to help a large number of students. Reviews program goals and content, as well as the training, selection, and supervision of career counselors. Describes and evaluated program operation and administration. (RC)

Suggests a managerial design by which counseling and student personnel staff can be assimilated into instructional ranks as "helping professors" to systematically implement an interpersonal communication training program as a core component of the general education curriculum. (Author)

Surveyed college counseling service administrators and found that budget cuts have created innovative staffing, progressive changes in focus, and a wider range of counseling activities. Suggests college counselors balance leadership with survival and be willing to make changes consistent with shifting priorities. (JAC)