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)

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 a college reading clinic program which combines a college Reading Improvement Course and counseling sessions to aid students to improve their study skills. (EJT)

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…

Pertinent considerations involved in the delivery of career development services at the college level are reviewed. Specific examples of possible career programming alternatives are discussed and summarized in an organizational grid. A detailed case is included as a concrete example of career program development. (Author)

Describes a personal effectiveness group for faculty and professional staff. Hostile and favorable reactions to the group proposal and pre-post group survey results are discusssed with implications and caveats for future faculty groups. (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)

A residence hall coed living situation can be an effective setting for men and women to explore issues, attitudes, values, and behaviors related to sex-role exploration. A coherent programing strategy should be employed. The implementation of one such approach, including a class for credit, is detailed. (Author)

Discusses the concept of student development, suggests an organizing framework for categorizing its more specific aspects, and illustrates theory application in educational opportunity programing. Student development programs have been hindered by inadequate definitions of student development concepts and the goals they are designed to achieve.…

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)

Professional Growth Committee at Northern Illinois University established programs of inservice training for professional and clerical staff in the division of student affairs. Changes in the division effected by this committee were improved morale, new programs with developmental impact on students, and a general advancement of professionalism in…