A content analysis of 17 federally-funded campus drug programs provides information on criteria and objectives which should be useful to other colleges planning drug education programs. Addresses are provided so that additional information may be obtained. (CJ)

Describes Values Audit, collaborative process designed to bring about institutional sensitivity to mission of higher education by systematically assessing beliefs, goals, standards of choice, and manner in which these are enacted. Asserts that Values Audit can foster better understanding of moral climate, clarify needed changes, and develop…

Describes how Division of Campus Life at Cornell University conducted long-range planning and the results of its 2-year effort. Explains 2 (strategic and organizational) by 3 (diagnosis, formulation, and execution) matrix providing systems view from describing and evaluating long-range planning. Presents 10-step process implemented at Cornell. (NB)

Cites current opinions on social responsibility as a mission of higher education, and shows how this mission has been fostered through programming. Concludes that colleges and universities can structure the learning environment to encourage the analysis and action needed to build a healthy society. (Author/NB)

Presents the Margaret Sloss Women's Center as a model to assist in the continued development of campus-based women's centers. Discusses the purpose and mission of the center and describes areas of advocacy, information and referrals, programming, and organizational structure. (Author/NB)

Presents an eight-step planning model that operationally defines a comprehensive delivery systems approach to campuswide leadership training. Lists four goals of the model: to increase efficiency of leadership training through shared resources, to decrease costs, to provide quality control, and to increase impact of programming effort by creating…

The mission of Cedar Crest College, an independent women's college, is to provide students with excellent education that is grounded in the liberal arts and informed by humanistic values. In 2003, Student Affairs staff of the school looked closely at those students who were graduating and began to realize that though the college was providing…

Describes approach taken by the Student Affairs Division at the University of Texas at Arlington in creating a centralized Research and Evaluation Office. Outlines major tasks of the office, task- and process-oriented goals developed to carry out the responsibilities, objectives designed to achieve the goals, strategic plans of the office, and the…

Presents a dramatic scenario involving a legislative budget committee hearing to illustrate the often conflicting demands for program accountability and student development confronting student services departments at colleges and universities. (Author/NB)

Describes a variety of alternative living arrangements at the University of Delaware, ranging from traditional dormitories and high-rise apartment buildings to coeducational halls, language houses, honors halls and coops. (CJ)

Emphasizes usefulness of human development programs (HDP) for helping college students to complete their developmental tasks. The main forms of HDP are sketched. An HDP believed to be effective for college students is described. (Author/CC)

Contends that the total college community can reinforce common values and goals between athletics and academics. Discusses Proposal 48 and the role of counseling. Describes the John Jay College Athletic Counseling Program. Lists 6 implications of Proposal 48. (NB)

Provides student affairs professional with information useful for establishing evaluation and accountability procedures. Examines barriers to accountability and evaluation, making a commitment to evaluation, identifying program goals and objectives, data collection, and the final report. (NB)

Examined effectiveness of General Education 100 (GNED 100), behaviorally oriented course addressing nonacademic/academic factors affecting student retention. Compared to performance predicted by university's admissions formula, performance of 407 GNED 100 students exceeded predicted norms by as much as 1 grade point. Differences related positively…

Discusses difficulties in effecting change in campus climates and describes Portland (Oregon) State University's (PSU) efforts to combat sexual harassment, and the creation of the PSU Sexual Harassment Resource Network. Defines sexual harassment and explains the response to the Resource Network's prevention strategies. (NB)