Questionnaire and interview methods are described as reactive because when these methods are used, the participant's reactions to the research process may influene his or her responses. Nonreactive methodology refers to unobtrusive methods of collecting data in which participant reaction to the process of data collection does not interfere with…

This document examines the relationship between the student affairs and academic functions in higher education and presents three major reasons why student affairs personnel should be involved in academic functions: (1) to contribute to the academic mission and life of the campus; (2) to show that student affairs operates from a body of knowledge…

Incoming university freshmen (n=752) completed an anonymous questionnaire, and their responses were analyzed by percentages, analysis of variance, and factor analysis. Results showed less of a gap between attitudes and behavior than was found in past studies. New roles for student personnel workers are discussed. (Author)

The present study was an attempt to investigate possible ways that the institution, and particularly the student personnel and counseling staffs, could provide some help to students who experience serious problems in dealing with their grief reactions. (Author)

Data examined in the sense of the direction in which the University should be led show the goals of the student affairs staff and incoming students to be similar. Understanding the process of expectations changing into perceptions would help determine better methods for dealing with students' attitudes. (Author/BY)

The organized experience of the Testing, Research and Data Processing Division of the University of Maryland, College Park, Counseling Center of attending a national convention and making presentations is discussed and evaluated. In evaluating the various aspects of the experience, participants agreed that "debugging" their presentation…

Attacks the individual approach to changing perceptions and encourages an emphasis on environmental change within an institution. Suggests that colleges are not turning out people with social environment orientations and backgrounds. Discusses the role of a "change agent" and the importance of the role in training student personnel workers. (PC)

Reviews literature on Black students on White campuses in terms of eight noncognitive variables affecting Black student life: self-concept, realistic self-appraisal, understanding and dealing with racism, community service, long-range goals, availability of a strong support person, successful leadership experience, and knowledge acquired in a…