Discusses program implementation as a task-oriented process. Highlights details to consider for effective program delivery and offers suggestions for dealing with unexpected circumstances that may arise throughout the course of a program. Includes a program implementation checklist to be used as a practical planning tool when thinking through the…

A key task for individual student affairs offices is to demonstrate the impact services have on the academic mission of the university. Article describes the process that one student affairs office followed to implement a system of program evaluation and the positive impact of this endeavor. Provides implications for other student affairs offices.…

This paper discusses the College Career Liaison (CCL) Model at Colorado State University nearly a decade after implementation. The CCL model has evolved into an effective and efficient method of delivering career services and has proved to be a method that bridges gaps within student and academic affairs; maximizes dollars; provides a stronger…

This Introductory Packet provides readings and related activities on support for transitions to address barriers to student learning covering both research and best practices. It explores why transitions are dangerous opportunities that can disrupt or promote development. Key transitions and related intervention strategies are presented for…

Summarizes the contributions of and obstacles to using student development principles in student affairs. The value of using alternative organizational perspectives to better understand student affairs practice is discussed. Describes a promising strategy for increasing the influence and organizational effectiveness of student affairs in the…