Reaffirms the random and unpredictable nature of second-order changes. Sees human beings as open systems and entropy determining the irreversibility of such systems. Appreciates readers' advocacy of research to test the theory and suggests the need for practitioners and teachers to be open to change in themselves if they are to expect others to…

The results of this study on evaluation of coed residence halls, indicate that a coed hall can lead to an entirely different environment, one that is a contributing factor in positive student development. This paper was presented at the APGA Convention, Chicago, Illinois, 1972. (JC)

Provides a rationale for the development of courses for freshmen that are designed to help them achieve the most benefit from their college experience. Discusses course goals, format, credit, grading, content, enrollment, and evaluation. (JAC)

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)

Examined developmental changes in the interpersonal relationships of 82 college students, who completed the Mines-Jensen Interpersonal Relationship Inventory with a re-test four years later. Results showed students achieved increased tolerance and improved the quality of friendships. Extracurriular activities were related to interpersonal growth.…

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)

Presents a student development theory based on student involvement, which refers to the quantity and quality of the physical and psychological energy students invest in their college experience. Discusses implications for practice and research. (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)

Finds Caple's self-organization paradigm useful in its examination of mechanisms by which change in college students can be examined and ultimately predicted and influenced. Doubts the value of Caple's using analogies from physics, or argument by analogy in forming the theory. Advocates research to support the theory. Considers development more…

Presents responses of Arthur W. Chickering to a series of questions about his publication "Education and Identity." Chickering reflects on his original and current thoughts and feelings about the book and the role of student affairs and higher education in student development. (JAC)

This article attempts to trace the structural reorganization through the stages of planning, transition, implementation, and reevaluation. It is hoped that the following discussion of some of the critical incidents and problems of reorganization may have relevance to similar restructuring efforts on other campuses. (Author)

This study indicates that if goals of a resident assistant are to work effectively with students, a basic encounter experience may be useful in a training program. (Author)

Seventy-five subjects from rural backgrounds were matched with 75 subjects from urban backgrounds, and their personality development was observed along the Eriksonian continuum of identity diffusion. In a two-year follow-up, a positive developmental shift was observed in subjects from urban backgrounds. (HMV)

Study assesses effect primary professional association identification has on views and values of student affairs practitioners in relation to developmental environment of college students. Relationship between primary professional association identity and perceptions of student development programming and environment is examined. Nearly 450…