Examines the elements of meaningful community service as identified by the Campus Outreach Opportunity League (COOL) and explores how college activities offices might incorporate them into their service projects. (EV)

Offers data on the fast-growing "non-traditional" student segment in higher education, including its diversity, and discusses alternative educational approaches, and interventions which should be considered by campus activities professionals. Presents examples of student activities at the University of Colorado at Denver and the Metropolitan State…

Student activities professionals must determine whether students' wants are also true needs. A six-step needs assessment method modified from Kaufman's method is presented, and ways to conduct a needs assessment are identified. (MLW)

The ideal student government and the ideal student government adviser were discussed by advisers who met at the NACA National Student Government Workshop. Key issues in a strong student government are described including information, access, mutual respect, and institutional impact. (MLW)

Describes the benefits to students, the institution, and society of leadership development programs at community colleges, and discusses the features of exemplary leadership programs and program effectiveness. (EV)

By working more closely and intensively with a few students, particularly in leadership training, campus activities educators can multiply the effects of their efforts and find the time they need to face new challenges. Mentor programs, workshop leaders, campus leaders roundtables, etc. are described. (Author/MLW)

Outside sponsorship of campus lecture programming is discussed. Techniques that have been developed over 36 years at Texas A&M University are highlighted. Setting goals, budgeting and organization, and identifying contributors are described and a glossary of fundraising terms is provided. (MLW)

The allocation of student activities fees is one of the primary roles of student associations on most college campuses. Student government and fee board organization models, organizational issues, training board members, and framework for ethical communication are discussed. (MLW)

Competent student leaders' actions derive from personal values, beliefs, skills, and goals. Leaders need to know themselves well and act consistently with regard to their value systems to earn followers' trust. Kennesaw State College (Georgia) combines the components and stages of student leadership in a framework for developing leadership…

ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center), a national database funded by the U.S. Department of Education to collect and analyze literature on all areas of education and education-related fields, is described. Samples of student activities literature found in a search of ERIC are provided, along with a list of database vendors. (MLW)

The revolution taking place on college campuses arises from the increasing enrollment of nontraditional students: minority, women, and older, returning students. It will be impossible to ignore them or assimilate them into the traditional white, middle-class orientation of colleges and universities. Issues in student programming are discussed.…

Ways in which community college student development programs can focus on student learning include using more academically focused language; having a student development plan and remaining on the profession's cutting edge; constant reevaluation of models of student success; finding alternatives to traditional models in delivery of student…

One means of addressing the need for student leadership education is the weekend retreat. Putting together a successful retreat experience involves assessing the needs of the target group and evaluating resources available; developing ownership and advocacy for the retreat; establishing learning outcomes; designing the format; and implementing the…

Student activities programs are usually dependent on teams of students and advisers. Theory, potential outcomes, basic steps, and resources for team-building are introduced, and improving output potential, basic steps in team-building, and giving and receiving feedback are discussed. (MLW)

The first in a two-part series on male college student development looks at a significant issue for many young men, lack of relationship with a father, and its effect on their journey to manhood. Specific recommendations are made for adults working effectively with young adult men in this context, and areas for further study are highlighted. (MSE)