Describes St. Louis College-Meramec's campus activities budgeting process as a guide for other community colleges. The process involves only two meetings and occurs at the end of each school year to minimize problems associated with student turnover. Explains before-meeting, first meeting, and second meeting activities and rules and offers…

The college experience should help students develop basic thinking skills required of aware, discerning individuals in society. Healthy skepticism is a foundation for learning. Student activities are a good place to teach critical thinking skills. Specific skills must be identified, challenges offered, and alternating periods of analysis and…

Ways in which to revive and promote creativity in campus activities programming are offered. Specific steps to take, particularly in committee meetings, to energize individual thinking and group processes and to improve programming and publicity are detailed. (MSE)

The increasing number of minority group students in colleges and universities mandates that student activities be designed to promote cultural pluralism and interaction among all students. (MSE)

A discussion of college extracurricular activities programing looks at current and predicted trends in campus entertainment preferences, based on the perceptions of student activities directors from around the country, and offers suggestions for tailoring programs to the changing needs and interests of college student populations. (MSE)

The legal risks taken by an institution in sponsoring outdoor activities are discussed, drawing on decisions in court litigation. Topics addressed include negligence, degree of risk, spectator safety, athlete safety, release forms, and immunity. The role of adequate precautionary measures is emphasized. (MSE)

Cooperative buying is a process developed to enable colleges and universities in specific geographic areas to block-book dates for an artist or attraction, resulting in lower costs to schools and more logical routing for artists. A seven-step procedure, beginning before the campus activities convention and continuing through contract completion…

Issues to be considered in developing student activities programs that attract all students, including minority groups, are outlined and some program ideas promoting cultural pluralism are provided. Consistent application of student development theory is encouraged. (MSE)

A guide for using cooperative buying to block-book campus activities or attractions through a campus activities convention provides a step-by-step process and outlines some specific considerations, including forms, pricing, preparation for the conference, follow-up approaches, and hints for new users of the system. (MSE)

Applies principles of the student learning movement to activities of the campus-activities professional. Current activities that either enhance or impede student learning are identified. Recommended strategies address advising individuals and organizations, program design and development, and information design and delivery. (DB)

Discusses the benefits to university clubs and organizations of having a faculty advisor and then offers steps to take to achieve a positive advising relationship. (EV)

Offers suggestions for creating a successful college lecture program. Provides tips in the areas of vision, selecting a topic, selecting speakers, publicity, the care and feeding of speakers, and surviving as a student host. (EV)

Suggestions for recognizing and rewarding student volunteerism are presented in four categories: basics such as certificates, appreciation cards, and free passes; special moments set aside for recognition; special perquisites or privileges; and larger-scale and more expensive events honoring students. (MSE)

Offers tips for cultivating volunteers for community college organizations: begin retention efforts early, "talk up" the organization, identify goals to determine what you can offer volunteers, and stay connected. (EV)

Examines issues in the development of campus programming for distance learners, including creating effective orientation programs, promoting participation in student government and student organizations, providing service learning opportunities, and offering wellness and recreational sports opportunities. (MSE)