Argues that capturing the attention of college and university presidents regarding alcohol and other drug use requires an understanding of the presidents' public role and the relationship of prevention to the mission of an institution. Claims that leaders in student development must link prevention to their presidents' agendas. (Includes an…

Investigates Asian American students' perceptions of racial climate in comparison with those of White counterparts at a large public university and students' reporting behaviors upon encountering incidents of racial harassment. Results indicated that Asian American students were more likely to report negative perceptions and were found to be less…

This chapter describes lessons learned about facilities planning through the implementation of several renovation and new building projects on a small private college campus. Student development professionals can add considerable value to the success of such projects in both philosophical and practical areas. (Author)

Explores defects in the U.S. system of higher education, particularly professional degree-granting institutions. It is suggested that the system's pivotal fault is an emphasis on an antiquated, authoritarian method of education which reflects an antidemocratic ideology, meritocracy. The case of Boston University is used to discuss these views.…

To address the sources of stress in academic life requires an understanding of the multiple worlds within which faculty work and which create the complex tapestry of their lives. The use of short-term and long-term strategies can help faculty gain more control over the elements in their lives. (MLW)

A survey of problems related to stress encountered by Canadian dental students was conducted. Few demographic features predicted the level of students' problems, although there was an indication that those who perceived themselves above average academically reported fewer problems. (Author/MLW)

Behavioral principles suggested by the Health Belief Model, Social Learning Theory, and Problem Behavior Theory are integrated to produce the Integrated Theoretical Model for Alcohol and Drug Prevention, a theoretical model for alcohol and other drug abuse prevention on the college campus. (Author/NB)

A study with 101 college freshmen indicates that freshman experience promotes increasing intellectual complexity for both sexes, but more for males than females. Analysis of student expectations and perceptions of environments shows subtle differences that may account for differential growth, suggesting some approaches to creating equitable…

A study of data from 4,784 1971 college freshmen tests partially supports the hypothesis that college origins and college experiences are more likely to be influential on later occupational status for students entering law than for the student population as a whole. (MSE)

Advocates the development of community college programs to train professional artists. Considers the following elements important to program success: a faculty of working artists, a studio-based curriculum, adequate facilities, enrichment activities, and an open atmosphere. (DMM)

Policy research appropriate for decisions on the university research system is explained. The system's operating environment over the next decade is described and six policy issues are enumerated: finance, access to new facilities and equipment, competition and specialization, concentration of federal resources, faculty research productivity, and…

Organizational arrangements that facilitate scholarship hamper service to society and vice versa. The traditional subdivision of American universities into disciplinary faculties, professional schools, and institutes is one response to this problem, but leaves the institutions ill-equipped to respond to greater responsiveness and accountability.…

The chasm between crisis management theory and practice has been the downfall of many an institution. Senior professionals in corporate and institutional public relations were asked about their strategies for convincing top management to release information during a crisis. (MLW)

Discusses some of the principal issues that will be faced by academic library building planners in the present period. Issues discussed include the use of community surveys in the planning process; factors affecting the decision to expand or replace facilities; guidelines for determining facility requirements; and building program documentation.…

Recent court cases on sexual harassment, and the outcomes, were reviewed in terms of how the court viewed a "reasonable" woman. Rulings in such cases can vary because of different interpretations of the "reasonable" concept. Also discusses how recent rulings will affect sexual harassment policymakers in the workplace and educational institutions.…