This study is concerned with the initial testing of a questionnaire designed to examine student discipline policies in terms of student perception of goals and objectives, scope, procedures, and sanctions. "Institutional Procedures in Colleges and Universities" (IPCU), the questionnaire, containing 45 items, was sent to students and deans at 5…

The validity of Tinto's (1975) theory of student attrition, which asserts that withdrawal relates most directly to students' integration in the social and academic systems of an institution, is examined. This study supports that theory and also suggests that informal interaction with faculty plays an important role as well. (Editor/LBH)

Laments the widespread cheating among public school students and their lack of imagination in cheating methods, and then recounts the story of two ingenious master cheaters (fraternity brothers) at the University of North Carolina. (NKA)

Describes various influences on students' college choices, college marketing techniques, and the widening gap between college costs and the ability of students and their families to pay. Recommends more active communication, questioning, and sharing of vital information among public schools, colleges, students, and parents. Includes one figure and…

Today's college campuses offer student affairs divisions a multitude of challenges. Ways in which student affairs professionals can develop the capacities they need to successfully meet a myriad of legal concerns are covered in this text. The book is divided into 12 chapters and covers approximately 200 topics. It organizes and conceptualizes the…

This document explores the issues raised during the international workshop on asset management of postsecondary education institutions, as well as presenting the full transcripts of the workshop papers and providing summaries of working group outcomes. The overall themes the workshop addressed concern the impact of technology on facilities…

Warns that the transition of older people into higher education will not be easy. Society has fixed conceptualizations of older people as learners. Argues that institutions of higher education are beginning to be more responsive to older people, and gerontological theory might prove useful in guiding action. (Author/JAC)

Students at a British university were asked to identify sources--education courses, college personnel, teaching colleagues, and others--which were most influential in giving them the ideas they used in teaching. The information was used to evaluate an environmental studies course at the college. (PP)

Discusses the American system of higher education and its relationship to older people. Proposes the university has not traditionally responded to the needs of older people because of its inherent youth and occupational orientation. Suggests a more innovative response to the educational needs of older people be taken. (Author)

Academic advising is defined as a "decision making process during which students realize their maximum educational potential through communication and information exchange with an advisor." Advisors are seen as working within this function each day, continually altering the delivery system with new procedures. (MLW)

Student employment, it is suggested, may have a surprising effect on student retention. Two studies that confirm the potential impact that employment can have on student persistence are discussed. Financial aid officers may consider altering traditional awarding strategies regarding college work-study eligibility. (MLW)

This article illustrates the evolution of the concept of student development in the higher education and student affairs literature. The current status of this concept is presented in a framework of 14 propositions as an agenda for scholars and practitioners in the field. (97 references) (Author/RB)

Examines the relationship between completion of a freshman orientation course at the University of South Florida and retention (enrollment during a subsequent semester following completion of the course), academic performance, and graduation. Findings show that course participants performed better on measures of retention and academic performance,…

Outlines a series of creative ideas designed to increase the membership and effectiveness of a campus music organization. Ideas are collected under the broad categories of recruitment, retention, programs, special events, and fundraising. Suggestions include partnerships with other organizations, mentoring programs, and others. (MJP)

Only recently have competencies related to legal issues been viewed as important for those entering the field of student affairs. Explores what preparation programs should teach about law and ethics, strategies that can be used to teach these topics, and how faculty can enhance the ethical growth of students in the program. (Author)