Student affairs is a relatively new profession and has changed in significant ways in response to new developments in higher education, innovations in practice, new conceptual paradigms, and changing economic and political conditions. As a result there is much debate about the core mission and purpose of student affairs and whether it is possible…

In view of the serious challenges facing college and university administrators, it is encouraging to note the increased interest in improving leadership knowledge and skills. This book presents an additional option to college and university administrators in their efforts to enhance their leadership skills. The case study approach to improving…

Considers the future of student affairs work in higher education. Begins in the year 2003 at meeting of International Association of Student Affairs and travels back in time through other annual meetings of the association. Compares this fictitious odyssey with Homer's "Odyssey" throughout the article. (NB)

This is a short description of the Wingspread Conference on Minority Groups in the College Personnel Profession held by NASPA on July 20-22, 1971. Set up by Dr. Kenneth Vanderbush, the two day conference attracted 29 students (widely varied in college major and representing diversified institutions across the United States) and ten staff members.…

The case approach to improving leadership in student affairs is offered as a key component of the process of learning how to become an effective leader. The 18 cases on diverse issues offered in this book are intended to provide learning opportunities for those who aspire to become student affairs leaders. The book contains an introduction about…

Discusses the trend toward conservative educational goals of college students in the 1980's. Explores some of the history and reasons behind this shift in goals and values, and discusses the implications for student affairs leaders in the '80's. (BH)

Special report by the NASPA Division of Research and Program Development. (Author)

This information analysis presents descriptions of some of the major current issues in student services at various types of institutions of higher education. Issues are categorized as institution-based, student-oriented, and profession-based. Institution-based issues examined include excellence and access, enrollment management, academic support…

In the author's extensive research about leadership theories, higher education issues, and student outcomes, the success of several student affairs leaders became apparent. They all had worked at their institutions for an extended period of time and no precise leadership theory could describe their activities. A series of questions were identified…

This report focuses on the following aspects of transfer student concerns: articulation problems; social adjustment problems; and educational and occupational aspirations. Descriptions of some existing programs are presented and suggestions for locally initiated action research are cited. (CJ)

Described is a program developed by the Research Division of NASPA starting in 1971 that planned more thoroughly for transfer students to the university. After an introduction to the problem and a profile of the contemporary transfer student, problems of program articulation, academic advising, admissions, and student services (including housing,…