The president's address, delivered at the 1989 annual meeting of the National Academic Advising Association, outlines four steps to prepare the academic advisor for harmonious entry into the 1990s, including use of computer technology, developmental principles, program planning and evaluation, and professional development opportunities. (MSE)

Advocates development of a strong college student leadership program. Describes important components of such a program and leadership role student affairs professionals should take in its implementation. (Author/CM)

The paper describes approaches to the problem of recognizing and cultivating the potential for creative work in college students and providing students with opportunities to channel their creative energy. Discussion focuses on such topics as the origins of creativity, the concept of creativity versus "innovative excellence," and sex differences in…

Examined the psychosocial development of undergraduate students (N=144) in relationship to their perceived competence, readiness, focus, and choices regarding participation in mentoring relationships. Results showed significant relationships between developmental status and students' self-perceptions of their competence as mentors and their…

The impact of higher education on student knowledge of and attitudes toward social justice issues was investigated using an attitude survey of 861 students at a private Catholic university--the University of San Diego (California). Years in college were positively related to awareness of social justice issues. (SLD)

Describes University of Maryland's "Education and Racism" course that provides unique opportunity for student affairs personnel to contribute to academic and student development missions of institution. (Author/CM)

Investigated influences on the practicum experiences of 30 student teachers. Findings suggest that the content and context of practicum experiences need to be matched with a sequence of role-related experiences. (RJC)

Discusses several observation-based methods of student assessment that are recommended in the "Primary Language Record," a book developed by schools in the Inner London Educational Authority. (MM)

Links the works of William Perry and of Carol Gilligan in a discussion of the need to consider differences between men and women in their patterns of intellectual development. Considers the need to examine gender differences especially as they relate to career decision making. (NB)

Demonstrates how collaboration among student development educators and university instructors can use content of academic courses to facilitate personal development in adolescent college students. Describes application of Chickering's seven vectors of human development to accomplish this in course entitled Drinking and Driving: Legal and Social…

Discusses deliberate psychological education as influenced by George Miller, Ralph Mosher, and Norm Sprinthall, and renewed calls for educational reform focusing on moral education. (JBJ)

Interviews, questionnaires, and participant diaries of 36 adult students were used to investigate the process of becoming a student. The stages of qualitative research were examined: preconceived theory, emergent themes, refinements, secondary analysis, and establishment of grounded theory. (SK)

Conducted three-year study to examine development of college students using Student Developmental Task and Lifestyle Inventory (SDTLI). Administered SDTLI to 1,193 first-year college students in 1989 and to 256 students from original sample 3 years later. Found student change patterns related to membership and leadership in student organizations.…

The literature on gender differences in gifted education is reviewed and suggestions are made regarding the need for increased attention to the needs of gifted black females. A study is described which examined the perceptions of 31 gifted black female elementary students concerning factors that negatively affect their achievement. (Author/DB)

The crisis of ethics in business and the professions cannot be addressed by inserting ethics into college curricula. The article suggests the only true pathway to ethics education is through a liberal education which permeates the complex interaction between head and heart and creates informed awareness of right and wrong. (SM)