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Direct linkSavage, Marjorie – New Directions for Student Services, 2008
As colleges and universities adjust to the changing relationship between today's students and their families, the benefits of providing parent services become increasingly clear. Parents have a stake in their student's education because of the financial and personal investment they are making. Today's young adults are in frequent contact--50…
Descriptors: Parents, Student Development, Parent School Relationship, Parent Participation
Voorhees, Rhondie; Petkas, Steven N. – New Directions for Student Services, 2011
The Common Ground Multicultural Dialogue program in the Department of Resident Life at the University of Maryland is an innovative peer education program designed to teach skills for engagement through exploration of contemporary multicultural societal dilemmas. The Common Ground Dialogue Program was launched in 2000 to provide undergraduate…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Peer Teaching, Multicultural Education, Student Leadership
Reardon, Robert C.; Hartley, Sarah Lucas – New Directions for Student Services, 2007
The e-portfolio phenomenon has been likened to a massive technology wave hitting the wide beaches of higher education (Ayala, 2006). A review of the literature suggests that this wave might change the landscape of the beach, washing away existing landmarks and creating a new topography. Moreover, the claims of a beneficial impact on students and…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Development, Program Descriptions, Portfolios (Background Materials)
Peer reviewedCooper, Diane L.; Saunders, Sue A. – New Directions for Student Services, 2000
Posits that prior to designing and implementing any programmatic initiative, the programmer must consider the assessment of individual and group needs as well as environmental or cultural dimensions. Outlines models of program planning and program assessment skills needed by student affairs administrators. Discusses collecting assessment data,…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Needs Assessment, Planning
Peer reviewedKeating, Lou Ann; Barr, Margaret J. – New Directions for Student Services, 1979
This chapter reviews the major themes of the entire volume entitled "Establishing Effective Programs." The volume is written by and for the student services programer and is concerned with better managing, implementing, and evaluating programs on campuses. An annotated bibliography of additional references is included. (LPG)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Environment, Higher Education, Program Administration
Peer reviewedZacker, John – New Directions for Student Services, 1996
Notes the importance of evaluation as an element of effective student affairs program planning and administration. Defines evaluation, assessment and research. Discusses whom to evaluate, and how to properly evaluate them. Provides examples of evaluation efforts. (KW)
Descriptors: Accountability, College Students, Discipline Policy, Evaluation Methods
