Goal-setting is taught in four steps: awareness and assessment, observation and analysis, evaluation, and demonstration. Illustrations of course projects and internship experiences are given, along with descriptions of specific behaviors being developed, and useful resource materials. (Author)

Describes a training program designed to train undergraduate paraprofessionals to plan, facilitate, and evaluate developmental workshops for college students. The program incorporated developmental theory and concepts. (JAC)

Describes a support group for participants in the College Scholars Program at the University of Tennessee (N=8). Students reacted with independence and autonomy in structuring the group, and indicated it was effective in stimulating growth and development. (JAC)

Three different uses of the term student development--humanism, complexity, and developmental stage theory--are reviewed. Two examples of the use of stage or hierarchal developmental theory for making changes in student personnel structures are described. (Author)

This article reviews nine student development programs which were planned, executed, evaluated and them maintained, modified or eliminated as appropriate. Concludes that such systematic planning, execution and evaluation are essential. (Author/HMV)

This article describes the historical, empirical, and theoretical aspects of a series of one-credit student development courses offered at a multicampus community college. The courses, ranging from "The Emerging Woman" to "Study Skills," were specifically designed to meet a variety of developmental needs for a diverse student…

A comprehensive model for student personnel education is presented. Based on student development principles, the model is a synthesis of elements of learner-centered and competency-based education. The authors present the philosophy behind the model's development, a description of its implementation in a master's degree program, and implications…

This article presents an overview of a comprehensive peer counseling program developed at a university counseling center. Its two most significant features are its location within regular university courses for credit and its dependency on students for leadership in training and administrative roles. (Author)

This article discusses the personal, academic, mechanical, and placement support needed by blind college students. Financial, community, and commercial resources are identified, and suggestions are offered to counselors for developing programs that enhance faculty sensitivity and blind student development. (Author)

College health services are usually staffed by a variety of competent professionals. Although this staff performs essential clinical services, they may be overlooked as a resource for student development. A campus that includes the health service in its total student development program by design is described. (Author)

A complex paraprofessional training program for university credit combining both theory and experiential content and involving student affairs staff in a formal teaching role in an academic department is described. (Author)

Learning stess-management skills is an important aspect of development for college students. Because the experience of stress is quite individualized, comprehensive and flexible programing is required. Reports on a network of stress-management programs designed to provide maximum flexibility in meeting various student needs. (Author)

Describes new kind of group experience being made available to students. Student participants learn to listen to each other better, to feel more positive about themselves, and to be more comfortable with their feelings. Use of volunteer nonprofessional group leaders and group supervision format for leaders makes program cost efficient. (Author)

Describes the Student Developmental Task Inventory (SDTI-2) which assesses the level of student development in terms of autonomy, purpose, and intimate relationships. The development, reliability, and validity of the SDTI-2 are discussed; student uses are suggested. (RC)

A program description of a group approach to vocational counseling is outlined and discussed in terms of theoretical background and application. Preliminary data are also presented that suggest that students show change on an index of career maturity as a result of their participation in the program. (Author)