The student life studies described proved to have a positive impact, particularly in moving towards the goal of developing a climate of awareness on the campus so that students, faculty and administration may together understand more clearly the variables in the university learning environment. (Author)

Analyzes the dimensions and manifestations of identity development embedded within commonly used instruments measuring student identity development. To this end, a content analysis of ten identity assessment tools was conducted to determine the assumptions about identity development contained therein. Findings suggest the importance of determining…

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)

This article is an abstract of the doctoral dissertation selected by NASPA as the 1977 Dissertation of the Year. It concerns the identification of student activities related to developmental growth. This identification may eventually help design a campus milieu that will maximize growth. (Author)

Identifies institutional racism, encouraged assimilation, and ignorance of Hispanic values as barriers to the leadership development of Hispanics in higher education. Considers role of student personnel workers in promoting leadership development programs and activities for Hispanic college students. (Author/NB)

Provides background information about the Developmental Advising Inventory, how it can be applied for designing and implementing a student development curriculum on virtually any campus. Discusses implications of such a model for reporting learning and development outcomes related to the mission of the institution. (EMK)

This study examines the effect of a student-centered training class on the self-concepts of Resident Assistants. (Author)

The contemporary movement toward examination of one's life script gives rise to a program designed to help men think through the issues of masculine conditioning and to prepare themselves for more satisfying male roles. (Author)

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)

The author believes that there is a distinct need for professionals to become competent in providing materials for self-help lay efforts. Colleges and universities must provide for the facilitation of personal growth through self administered procedures by either a clinical approach (in counseling centers) or a didactic one (in classes as, for…

Reports results of a national survey on methods used to develop leadership skills. Since leadership is so important, institutions of higher education must provide programs designed to assist students in developing these skills. (Author)

Focuses on 36 items in the ACT College Outcomes Survey to identify areas of personal and social gain where students perceived colleges to have the greatest impact. Results indicate that, for average impact, colleges exerted only a moderate influence. Students perceived the greatest effects of college to be on cognitive and intellectual growth.…

This qualitative study explored the intersection between social class and college outreach. The service-learning experience was perceived differently by students of different social classes. The benefit was that the interactive classroom forum allowed diverse students to exchange views. Regardless of their personal backgrounds, students shared a…

Discusses changes in psychological characteristics of college students and implications for student personnel workers. In four articles describes two recent trends in student characteristics: vocationalism and narcissism, and prolonged adolescence. Also discusses racism and the minority student. (JAC)