Provides a historical and current overview of staff-development program models in higher education. Traces the establishment of the Ball State University division of student affairs staff-development program as a model in staff-development design and functional-program services. Discusses methods of evaluation, issues, and trends. Provides…

Examines the current state of higher education programs for students with disabilities. Defines essential program standards and components, and explores related service delivery issues. Makes recommendations for student services professionals who strive for full participation by people with disabilities in all institutions of higher education.…

Explores the period between the end of high school and the beginning of college. Focuses on transition programs for undergraduate students of traditional age with disabilities and examines legislative impetus; state activities; model transition programs; transition results; and implications for campus student services staff, such as campus…

Looks at the literature on retention, ecosystems theory, and new roles for student affairs, with an emphasis on involving students with disabilities in the university. Examines value-added outcomes, human worth and dignity, trust, communication, and other values. Explores a three-step model and outlines the responsibilities of student affairs…

Explores why few disabled students of color use student services. Details why some of these students were unnecessarily placed in special education programs and focuses on the experiences of this group. Addresses general cultural differences that can affect responses between people of color and disability services. Provides guidelines for service…