Most institutions, large or small, have resource persons on campus who can contribute to improving services and programs through a consultation arrangement. This article describes the experiences of a staff psychologist who was appointed as a consultant to the Dean of Students at the University of Texas. (Author/HMV)

Discusses the importance of environmental and emotional considerations in medical care. Outlines the basic principles of holistic health care and provides a rationale for a campus-based center. Describes an existing holistic student health service and proposes a basic program for a campus holistic health clinic. (RC)

Describes the design and application of the Student Affairs Program Evaluation Process at the University of Nebraska. An evaluation team including students and faculty was set up to study counseling, recreation and orientation programs. Weaknesses and strengths of the process were discussed and suggestions made for appropriate followup activities.…

Suggests a managerial design by which counseling and student personnel staff can be assimilated into instructional ranks as "helping professors" to systematically implement an interpersonal communication training program as a core component of the general education curriculum. (Author)

Surveyed college counseling service administrators and found that budget cuts have created innovative staffing, progressive changes in focus, and a wider range of counseling activities. Suggests college counselors balance leadership with survival and be willing to make changes consistent with shifting priorities. (JAC)

Examines the possibility of informal residence hall discussions between faculty and students, using the themes of popular music as the starting point. Gives outlines of discussions on several topics, with examples of pertinent songs. (HMV)

A pilot program using resident assistants as academic advisors was well liked by its student users. (Author)

This article brings attention to the referral process and provides a set of materials needed to conduct a staff inservice workshop on this underdeveloped service. (Author)

Describes the operation of Project HELDS (Higher Education for Learning Disabled Students) on one campus. Evaluation results showed the use of existing university resources such as tutoring and taping books and lectures had a meaningful impact on the academic achievement of the 27 participants. (JAC)

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 a new concept in student health facilities which would bring about student-oriented health care rather than physician-oriented medical care. Points to the many benefits of having students directly involved in program planning, namely encouraging individual responsibility for one's own health. (PC)

Presents a new look at the impact of living-learning centers. (Author)

Examines wellness promotion and its use in higher education and considers the relationship of illness prevention, history, dimensions, and programing to wellness. Describes specific examples of wellness programs at six universities and suggests the need for further research into the effects of these programs on students. (JAC)

Discusses characteristics of reentry women and barriers to their success. Presents a comprehensive model to respond to the needs of reentry women including outreach programs, orientation, financial aid, child care, counseling and support groups. Administrators must be aware of the special needs of these students. (JAC)

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)