A high level of informal contact with faculty members by college freshmen was associated with positive views of their academic and non-academic lives and persistence at the institution. (MM)

Raises questions about the match between the culture of counseling and the culture of universities, with a particular emphasis on traditional university styles of pedagogy and the learning requirements of trainee counselors. Drawing on Kolb's model of experiential learning, examines issues relating to teaching methods and assessment procedures.…

Examines patterns of alcohol use at a mid-South state university so as to discover the reasons students (N=403) endorse for not drinking on those occasions when they chose not to drink. Results indicate that safety needs, the risk of underage drinking, the affordability of alcohol, and religiosity all contributed to decisions not to drink. (RJM)

Develops a general framework and matrix for assessing ethical behavior from a campus perspective and illustrates how visual anthropology can be used to implement the matrix. Claims that indices, such as photographs on bulletin boards, architecture, graffiti, and other environmental elements, can portray a campus's ethical climate. (RJM)

Between the master plan of a college campus and design of single buildings is the neglected province of "microplanning" small campus spaces. Such planning is guided by campus finances and institutional academic needs; knowledge of the distinctive tradition of American campus planning; and understanding of the particular institution's…

Using M. R. Weisbord's model of organizational diagnosis, researchers developed the Student Organization Environment Scales to measure students' perceptions of the psychosocial environment or climate of college student organizations. Development of the instrument is described and estimates of its reliability and validity are reported. Describes…

The role of higher education in preparing citizens for the 21st century, working for global good in an increasingly challenging social context, is examined. It is argued that while higher education is not essential for individual commitment to the common good, at its best it can provide a mentoring environment that supports individual moral…

Charles D. Foster, who entered the Citadel (South Carolina) in 1966 as its first black cadet, received little public attention at the time or in later years. Fellow cadets relate some incidents of bias, but an otherwise uneventful and undistinguished college career. His brother feels the experience was traumatic, and that he has not been…

Long Island University (New York), a commuter campus easily accessible to New York City, has attracted many immigrants, including a large number of Russians. Many participate in a variety of campus and off-campus activities, including activist politics and cultural heritage organizations. Some behaviors and group characteristics have caused…

A survey of 500 large colleges and universities shows campus drug arrests rose 18% in 1995, the fourth consecutive year with a double-digit increase. Alcohol arrests increased 1%, and forcible-sex offenses increased 2%. Other crimes dropped, in line with national trends. Colleges receiving federal funds are required to report crime statistics, but…

Asserts that the diversity that law schools strive for today must envision much more than a student body that adequately reflects the larger community: the next step must involve the embrace of structural, curricular, and pedagogical innovation. Attention should be focused on the quality of interactions once minority groups are inside the…

A membership survey (n=562) of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) revealed five groups of advisors based on their perceptions of characteristics of their work environments (quality, breadth, and resources). Profiles of each group are presented. The new groupings provide more information than previous classifications by institution…

Follows the proposals, meetings, lobbying, and leadership that preceded the addition of a Gender Studies class to the course listing of a college in Georgia. The professor that promoted the course designed it with the following objectives: to apply core behavioral science concepts to the study of gender in U.S. society, and to increase critical…

Provides an overview of graduate education and its role in meeting the career needs of doctoral students. Examines student expectations and suggests changes in graduate education. Emphasizes how a range of information, opinions, points of view, and experiences will help students understand how their education fits into the context of careers. (RJM)

Examines the role of the graduate dean and faculty in the admission of graduate students with disabilities. Reviews legal responsibilities and obligations and provides a framework from which to review policies, procedures, and standards. Emphasizes admissions and recruitment, confidentiality, advertising, advocacy, documentation, mentoring, and…