Notes that staff development programs can provide opportunity for growth and development of student affairs staff. Discusses approaches to staff development and identifies common obstacles to program development. Provides four program examples from institutions with differing approaches to illustrate current staff development practices, issues,…

Describes pilot program at University of Louisville (Kentucky) which was designed to assist in orienting adult learners to the collegiate environment. Addresses special concerns of adult learners, including child care, career planning, academic support, personal support, and financial aid. Explains program development and presentation, materials,…

Traces the development and history of the Faculty Associates Program, an experimental program at Duke University designed to improve the quality of co-curricular student life through the direct involvement of faculty members in the residential life experience of undergraduates. Proposes that the models and strategies that the program has employed…