The author concludes that according to the present state of the art, orientation programs should be continued. However, additional research is essential. (Author/BY)

This is a paper presented at the World Congress on Guidance, Mexico City, August, 1969, concerning: (1) communication gaps in the university; (2) the evolution of group counseling; (3) the evolutionary pattern; (4) emotions; and (5) other steps that may be taken by a university. (EK)

The role of the residence staff is discussed. If this staff can be truly responsive to student needs, whether it be efficient management or the confidential relationship necessary for counseling, then the wisdom of combining several functions in one staff member must be questioned. The suggested staff model recognizes the need for a structure…

The author concludes that future patterns of higher education are being molded by state planners whose analyses do not reflect sufficient concern for students as interacting human beings. If allowed to continue in its present form statewide planning will ultimately undermine the quality of higher education. (Author)

College student participation in admissions decisions is met with approval by admissions staff, faculty committee members, students, and most high school counselors. (IR)

Inclusion and processing of student data necessitates surrender of many individual privacy rights for and upon admission to college. (IR)

Describes how the diversity of LaGuardia Community College's student body has forced a systematic, layered dialogue about appropriate pedagogy and curriculum content, led to innovations that create community, and stimulated faculty introspection. (EV)

Using 1993 and 1997 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) data, investigated the relationship between involvement, interaction, and satisfaction for African American students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Found that HBCU enrollment had a significant positive effect…

Contends that prospective students should evaluate suitability of colleges based on individual student needs rather than national ratings. Argues that ratings are superficial, sometimes misleading, and potentially demoralizing for academically weaker students. (CM)

For schools to communicate that student retention is valued, a program must be instituted that communicates this to students. D'Aprix's model of communication is a planned, systematically implemented communications program aimed at distributing messages of genuine value. This proactive stance can be used to develop programs increasing student…

Surveyed National Association of Student Personnel Administrators member institutions (N=704) to determine existence and characteristics of student affairs mediation programs. Found 29 campuses had established formal mediation programs. Argues that establishing formal mediation programs provides many institutional benefits. (Author/CM)