An experiment with student supervisors and workers in a residential system has resulted in fiscal savings, student retention, and student development. (Author)

This paper describes the career planning program developed at the University of Oregon. The approach provides increased services with a negligible increase in budget by utilizing graduate practicum students as personnel. (PC)

Discusses trends affecting the development of counseling centers into comprehensive, developmentally oriented agencies, and describes the Counseling and Testing Center at the University of Georgia. Summarizes administrative issues and steps taken to facilitate desired changes. (JAC)

Investigates the application of a non-hierarchical leadership model at an urban public research university. Balances discussions of the values on which the program under review is based with descriptions of the practical structure of the program. Concludes with a discussion of the program's effects on students' cognitive and social development.…

Describes the Group Life Seminar Program at Kansas State University. The program is an attempt to humanize education by focusing on each individual's uniqueness, personal growth, skill development and professional growth. It is primarily directed to three student subgroups: freshmen, veterans and transfer students. (Author/HMV)

Describes how handicapped student needs may be met by using existing staff, without drastic changes in student services. Clarifies the role of the student services administrator, the handicapped services coordinator, and established student services. Considers admissions, financial aids, orientation, housing, counseling, and student activities.…