Many scholars argue that America is becoming a dangerously divided nation because of increasing inequality, especially in income distribution. This article examines the problem of widening income inequality with particular focus on the role that colleges and universities and their student affairs organizations play in serving low income students…

The author argues that practical wisdom is the highest achievement of professional practice. Practical wisdom involves the ability to draw upon knowledge selectively and apply it successfully in specific situations. Examines how practical wisdom is gained and nurtured in the professional life of student affairs professionals. (GCP)

The authors offer a compilation of maxims, advice, and anecdotes that convey some essential truths they have learned about professional leadership in student affairs. (Author)

Practical wisdom is the ability to draw upon knowledge in a selective manner and to apply it in fitting ways in the practical situations that arise in the course of professional work. The authors offer concluding observations and recommendations on using practical wisdom in professional practice. (GCP)

It is more difficult today to separate the sphere of our lives into categories of domestic and foreign, national and international. Students are quickly becoming citizens of a more integrated and expanding world. Authors provide a summary of the principal reasons for the internationalization of student affairs work, and offer practical advice on…

Managing change is one of the most complex skills of leadership. This chapter examines some of the most difficult changes confronted by student affairs leaders and the practical wisdom they have gained from these encounters. (Author)

Technology has received much praise and blame for its uses and influence in higher education over the past twenty-five years. It has been widely praised for its contributions to management efficiencies, information access and analysis, improved communications, and innovative educational applications in colleges and universities. But it has also…

Common problems of establishing independence, making friends, and mastering a new environment draw college students together and create a strong social cohesion which has considerable influence on students' attitudes and values. In many institutions the peer culture is estranged from the academic life of the campus. If student affairs…

Surveyed student affairs personnel (N=623) to examine the use of values education in student conduct issues. Findings indicated that conduct issues are regarded as significant matters for educational intervention. Alcohol education, values clarification, judicial boards, leadership training, faith development and human relations activities were…

Understanding the influence of peer culture and developing intervention strategies are essential tasks for student affairs staff concerned with promoting values awareness and development. Recent changes in the norms of collegiate peer culture are described, and strategies for influencing peer culture are delineated. (TE)

Describes a mechanical information system at the University of Kentucky which consists of a library of prerecorded information tapes on topics of special interest to students which can be played over the telephone at the request of the caller. (Author)

A national survey explored the degree to which student affairs and institutional advancement worked together in soliciting contributions for extracurricular activities. Results indicate that student affairs officers tend to engage in educational fundraising activities independently of institutional advancement, even though student affairs and…

Discusses the general neglect of values education in the student development approach to student personnel work--specifically, the issue of integrity. Summarizes the relatedness of three goals of values education to the issue of integrity in student development, and concludes that the values education perspective provides some helpful approaches.…

With the acceleration of international communication and political integration, it is becoming increasingly important for student affairs leaders to know about international trends and issues affecting higher education. Author provides an overview of the increasing internationalization of student services in higher education and examines why…

Examines the role of student affairs leaders in transmitting and in using values to build a values-centered organization and leadership style. Argues that values issues are inescapable and suggests five education strategies that leaders of student affairs organizations can use to enhance the right values in student affairs. (RJM)