A discussion of an investigation initiated at the University of Idaho which was designed to determine the current status of women students and faculty and to then develop programs that would help to maximize the educational opportunities available to women on that campus. (Author)

Identifies negative attitudes towards university student personnel services and suggests ways to develop successful student personnel services through aggressive leadership and marketing. (ABB)

Programming exists to supplement, expand and complement the overall learning experience of higher education. This model is one of many possible structures which help to add form and direction to an activity, and help the planning body to achieve their intended goals. (Author)

Describes the process of conducting a leadership audit, which is a systematic, comprehensive and objective process to identify all the experiences by which students may develop leadership abilities. Proposes that the results of this process create organizational awareness about leadership opportunities, form the basis of evaluation and planning,…

Despite long-standing calls for more intentional professional development as a way to ensure a higher quality workforce in student affairs, little progress has been made. Various committees and task forces have suggested frameworks for program development, the certification of program quality and attendance, the recording of individual…

Describes Inter-Association Leadership Project's model for conceptualizing and designing a comprehensive college student leadership program. Outlines implementation considerations and curriculum topics. Cites successful leadership development programs across United States. (Author/CM)

Describes the common needs and concerns of commuter students that impact on programming efforts, identifies the goals of programs designed to promote involvement by students who commute, and highlights examples of programs being sponsored at colleges and universities which have been effective in encouraging involvement of commuter students. (KS)

Discusses the importance of staff development as reflected in the literature and describes the role of the chief student affairs officer. Presents a systematic process for designing and implementing staff development programs and identifies some obstacles to successful efforts. (JAC)

Reports on the redesign and development of a counseling center at a small liberal arts college in the Southeast. Challenges discussed include inadequate funding and shortage of personnel, campus education for a better understanding of the counseling center's functions and limitations and dual role issues required by the split position of…

Summarizes the process that the University of Baltimore underwent in making a succesful transition from intercollegiate athletics for a few students to a program of lifetime sports, recreation, and expanded student activities for all students. (Author)

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…

Reports on student expectations of an undergraduate college education. Indicates that the students were concerned primarily: 1) with developing personally; 2) with increasing decision-making skills and broadening experience; and 3) with exploring disciplines and their relationships to contemporary life. Recommends several ways for student…

In describing standards and guidelines for commuter student programs and services, an analysis is provided of the mission, the program, multicultural programs and services, leadership and management, organization and administration, human resources, funding, facilities, legal responsibilities, equal opportunity, access and affirmative action,…

To indicate how research is essential for the dean, four areas are discussed: (1) the role of the dean; (2) the nature of research for the dean; (3) implications of various research for the dean; and (4) some suggestions for action. (Author)

Reviews the status of student affairs programs in light of recent budget cuts. Presents an accountability model for student affairs based on four elements: (1) identification of goals; (2) development of alternative strategies; (3) periodic evaluation of personnel and program performance; and (4) inclusion of nonpractitioners in decision making.…