Presents a review of the current literature on substance use and abuse in higher education, including ideas for effective developmental programs. Offers information on drug use with special attention given to ideas that could be helpful in working with students. Counselors and student affairs professionals are encouraged to increase awareness and…

Discusses the development of Carson-Newman College's Laboratory for Learning, a residential college model in which a team of faculty, students and staff implemented programming designed to focus students' attention on issues related to life and academics. Recounts how students that engaged in these co-curricular activities have received the…

Explores the possibility of distinctive patterns of student peer relations at a community college in terms of two questions: (a) frequency of peer relations and (b) variation among students. Indicates peer relations revolved around studying together, discussing coursework, or talking more generally in the student center or elsewhere on campus.…

Describes and asserts that some of the foundational principles of education of the last century are likely to be transformed or abandoned, including: complete separation of the family from the educational process; pupil as a normal, passive, and standardized learner; nearly complete isolation of the school from other public communities; free and…

Discusses the advantages of international service learning programs in developing students' language and cross-cultural communication skills, as well as their concept of the world as an interdependent system. Notes characteristics and outcomes of successful international service learning programs, such as the program at the University of North…

A graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland recounts her experience on two of the college's service learning trips, one to Guatemala and one to the Gambia. She reports that the international service learning experience had a great impact on her in the areas of career choice, cultural understanding, and personal reflection. (DB)

Relates the experiences of Sioux Valley School and the Deubrook Area School (South Dakota) in the Arts as Basic Curriculum Grant Program. Recounts these participants' stories as they modified arts curricula, which has helped students improve the amount of information they can retain and use higher order thinking skills to solve creative problems.…

Describes the impact of a multi-ethnic, multicultural program, designed to immerse students in Mexican culture as a means of combating ignorance of and violence against members of ethnic groups at Fairfield University. Interviews, pretests and post-tests, and participant observations are used to determine whether the training program was…

From threats of violence to emotional insecurity, many students enter schools burdened by fear. By addressing these concerns directly, clearly communicating expectations, creating engaging, open-ended curricula, and viewing students holistically, teachers can begin to create peaceful classroom communities. Such actions bring hope to students and…

Highlights different types of student involvement, summarizes key findings, and identifies significant gaps in research regarding how student involvement on college campuses impacts student development and learning. Suggests that student affairs administrators need to continue the exploration on the importance of college student involvement.…

Provides background information about the Developmental Advising Inventory, how it can be applied for designing and implementing a student development curriculum on virtually any campus. Discusses implications of such a model for reporting learning and development outcomes related to the mission of the institution. (EMK)

As a supplement to student development research, reviews clinical psychological research on the concept of purpose in life. Provides implications and recommendations for practice in the higher education setting. Proposes that by encouraging students to identify a purpose in life and assisting them in this process, student affairs practitioners may…

Examines the relationships between psychosocial development, involvement in career development activities, and employment status of college seniors. Relationships were found among psychosocial development tasks and participation in career development activities. Results support the notion that psychosocial development and career development are…

Investigates the application of a non-hierarchical leadership model at an urban public research university. Balances discussions of the values on which the program under review is based with descriptions of the practical structure of the program. Concludes with a discussion of the program's effects on students' cognitive and social development.…

Investigates the nature of social beliefs and commitments during the college years in relation to developmental orientations as measured by the Dakota Inventory of Student Orientations. Results support Creative-Reflective scale scores as predictive of commitment to the more humanitarian issues such as race and women's rights, whereas…