Some of the ways in which small educational institutions have adjusted their priorities to a changing environment are examined. Two models of strategic management--the adaptive strategy model and the interpretive strategy model--are discussed. Current perceptions of admissions directors and academic deans in North Carolina were investigated. (MLW)

Considers college student anger from a holistic perspective. Survey research highlights the intrapersonal and environmental factors most associated with college student anger. The implications of these findings to student affairs work are discussed with special emphasis on the role of student affairs personnel in promoting more effective…

This study examines change in occupational goals and values among young adults who enter postsecondary education. The influence of variation in college characteristics on extrinsic and intrinsic values and on occupational status goals is studied using longitudinal data on 1972 college entrants. Results and implications are examined. (Author/CT)

Many organizations are establishing the role of "chief information officer," charged with directing the evolution and integration of information processing. The impact on Northern Kentucky University of adding a chief information officer and reorganizing campus information services is traced. Organizational, political, and social factors…

Reviews the strategic elements of an institutional plan: assessment of the external environment, auditing of institutional strengths and weaknesses, and matching of institutional strengths with external opportunities through the process of strategic goal setting. Urges community colleges to take action-oriented, dynamic, purposeful steps to shape…

Computerized records of a psychiatric emergency department were used to observe the nature of psychiatric emergencies among college students. Student visits were described using demographic variables, times of visits, and accompaniment. Implications of the findings for campus administration and mental health service personnel are discussed.…

This article discusses the immunization program that followed an outbreak of measles (rubeloa) at Indiana University. Factors that may have contributed to the outbreak were less natural immunity in this age group, absence of school legislation requiring immunization, and use of killed vaccine which did not provide immunity. (Author/DF)

Attitudes of students at an English university toward 45 campus organizations, movements, and agencies are examined. Findings suggest a positive view of campus life in general and existence of a clear, straightforward cognitive process in evaluating organizations. Comparisons are made with a major university in the United States. (Author)

Values are assumed to be critical factors in the operations and outcomes of organizations. To better understand how values operate in an educational setting, the Bennett-Woods' three-factor model was used to identify the presence and relative strength of shared values in a university within a targeted sample of faculty, administrators, and other…

This document contains four articles that provide research-based strategies to promote diversity in the higher education community. Diversity programming at many community colleges tends to be event-centered, whether those events are annual, such as Native American Awareness Month, or incidental, like responses to high-profile hate crimes.…

This is the fourth in a series of reports that provide a comprehensive look at the external environment impacting Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD), California. It summarizes the social, economic, and political changes at the state and national levels in general, and in the Sacramento-Yolo Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area…

It is the job of counselors to assist these students by providing an understanding of their conflicts, supporting them in their difficulties, and modifying institutional practices where necessary. (Author)

The authors introduce the concept of "ecosystems." An ecosystem is one in which there is a true transaction between mutually dependent partners, with the assumption on college campuses that either may change so that mutual benefit may result. A model for bringing about change is presented, and methodology for using the model is described.…

Appraises developments at censured institutions for the year preceding February 15, 1974. Included are: Alabama State University, Texas A&M University, Amarillo College, Broward Community College, Indiana State University, Detroit Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Grambling College, Marshall University and 29 other institutions. (PG)

This discussion of the preparation and development of student personnel workers for the 80's proposes a model for implementation through which student personnel workers would contribute to the curricular environment and as a group have impact on the university community. (JC)