This article examines a stated philosophy of university housing and the philosophy's effect on the facilitation of the personal and intellectual growth of students residing in the residence halls and the development of a sense of community. This particular philosophy governs the housing operations at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.…

Why do we do what we do? Why is what we do important? What are the best practices to ensure that our "why" is accomplished? These are questions of philosophy--a topic of immense importance since the "why" behind the work influences everything about the "how" and "what" of daily affairs in the world of…

Suggests that the notion of ego development provides the educator with a conceptual framework for viewing the affective and cognitive domains as they exist in the wholeness of the real world. Compares theories of Loevinger, Piaget, and Kohlberg. Concludes that it is impossible to speak objectively about "truth." (Author/BRR)

The artfully inviting teacher utilizes both personal and professional teaching strategies and is thus most successful at maximizing student development. Personally inviting behaviors send messages which communicate caring and positive regard. Professionally inviting behaviors increase the recipients' efficacy, competence, and independence.…

Recent psychological and educational research suggests that, in order to tap the mind's potential, people must employ information processing which uses both hemispheres of the brain, positively engage feelings in learning, and provide a rich and loving environment. Examines learning experiences which encourage success and presents the Integrative…

The inability of university professors to communicate about shared concepts and concerns--e.g., meaning, self, integrity, an ideal of truth--is related to the fragmented university, departmentalized and bureaucratized. The impact of this on the humanity of those involved is sketched, and suppositions are advanced about the nature of education.…