Presents nine articles which provide a broad overview of issues and concerns related to the delivery of student services to adult learners. Specific topics include needs and interests of adult learners, marketing, special technology, adult resource centers, adult support groups, and the role of the chief student affairs officer. (JAC)

Predicts that student services will be increasingly influenced by computer technology. Suggests this resource be managed effectively to minimize potential problems and prevent a mechanistic and impersonal environment. Urges student personnel workers to assume active responsibility for planning, evaluating, and operating computer resources. (JAC)

The four sections of this special issue examine the relationship between counselors and the computer; discuss the delivery of career information and guidance by computer; describe other uses such as testing, student services, personal counseling and software applications; and discuss improving computer applications. (JAC)

Discusses the historical development of federal policy on the support of postsecondary education and the development of financial assistance programs. The general direction of such programs is the channelling of funds through students. Changes will continue and must be met in order to provide access to education for all. (Author/JAC)

The 13 articles in this collection describe successful practices that might serve as informative guides for student services operations in the university and at similar institutions. The introduction, by Cleon F. Thompson, Jr. and John F. Corey, reviews student services in the multi-campus University of North Carolina as background for the papers.…