A discussion of dating, directed toward college students, looks at its problems and dilemmas, especially in the college environment, and offers ideas and strategies for more creative and less stressful dating. Students are encouraged to relax and take this unique opportunity to meet and get to know lots of people. (MSE)

With a knowledge of students' thinking processes, activities advisers and leaders can design environments for maximum learning and development. An interpretation of Perry's model of intellectual and ethical development is provided. (MLW)

College traditions and their role in student development is discussed. Ceremonies reflect the community of people who are involved in their creation and perpetuation. Ceremony's role in student development is described. (MLW)

Offers advice for campus activities professionals on dealing with hate crimes and bias on campus. Asserts that campus activities programming should reflect the diversity of the college community, that student organizations can serve as critical instruments for change, that institutional barriers much be recognized and worked through, and that new…

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)

College students drink more alcohol than the general population, and the nature of college life is a strong influence on students' drinking behavior. Reduction in student drinking behavior depends not only on establishment and enforcement of rules but also on education about the principles behind the policies. (MSE)

The literature of sexual harassment, particularly on college campuses, is reviewed. Topics discussed include definition of sexual harassment, legal implications, the role of individual perceptions, victim and peer response to harassment, and development of institutional policy and strategies for combatting harassment. A substantial bibliography is…

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)

Suggestions are made for developing and nurturing a spirit of partnership in campus-activities programming staffs, including partnerships among students, with the advisor, with faculty, with other campus departments and services, and with National Association for Campus Activities associate members. Specific techniques are outlined for each group.…

A survey of college student leaders (n=236) participating in 3 workshops identified and ranked 49 salient issues in student government in 6 categories: finance, quality of student life, structure, relationships, representation, and social issues. Results are discussed and detailed in tables for institution type, enrollment, and ranking of issues.…

Service learning programs, which combine practical volunteer community service experience with traditional academic study, are cost effective and meaningful alternatives to college activities programing. Such programs increase learning options, are good public relations, can involve faculty and departments, and attract a wider variety of students…

College compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that sensitivity to the needs of all students be a high priority for student activities programming. This includes attention to office accessibility, balanced representation on program boards, sensitivity training, accessibility of activities, and publicity designed to…

In examining the role of student affairs programming and cocurricular involvement as it relates specifically to black students, two perspectives on student development are used to investigate developmental opportunities: Arthur Chickering's developmental vectors and Alexander Astin's student involvement theory. Time management and providing for…