A dramatization from a new work by black Harvard professor Derrick Bell is presented. In "And We Are Not Saved," the heroine describes how affirmative action at her university came to a screeching halt when it became too successful. (MLW)

A survey of professional field faculty in programs at 346 colleges and universities enabled identification of field-specific environments for preparing entry-level students. The environments are independent of institutional type and size but parallel the occupational prestige of the profession and the gender ratio of graduates. (Author/MLW)

One of the richest resources of diversity on a campus is its international community of students and faculty. With careful assessment and sufficient support, this diversity can be opened to inspection and acceptance for the benefit of all involved. (MSE)

Evaluates a model of student interaction with the environment that would help guide the process of program development toward greater congruence. Maps student interaction with the campus environment in a way that shows how students seek fit or congruence. (Author/ABB)

Recommends steps to eliminate fraternity hazing by developing an institutional policy regarding hazing; developing programs designed to educate alumni, active members, and pledges about the harmful consequences of hazing; requiring prior approval of all pledge activities; and enforcing hazing policies strictly, punishing not only individuals, but…

Academic ideals, values, and character find their expression, or fail to, in the physical development of a college campus. The University of California at Santa Cruz has devoted considerable intellectual energy and planning expertise to integrating its academic objectives and physical environment. (Author/MSE)

Being minorities, or "the other" in institutions and in institutional life is discussed. "Otherness," which means feeling excluded, or even disdained and scorned, produces a sense of isolation or alienation. Higher education needs to reflect the diversity of society and lead the struggle against exclusion and alienation. (MLW)

A report sent to colleges called on presidents to adopt an official policy condemning sexual assault, revise student conduct codes to prohibit it specifically, modify living arrangements of victims and the accused, establish programs for victims, and heighten campus security. (MSE)

Administrators who have been successful in recruiting minority faculty members suggest that institutions develop innovative, goal-oriented affirmative action plans, challenge entrenched campus attitudes, find new ways of seeking out qualified applicants, and prevent unwritten campus rules from hindering the process. (MSE)

An Association of American Colleges report on the reform of general education offers advice to faculty and administrators for creating a campus environment in which students believe general education is more than a few required courses. (MSE)

The implications for researchers and administrators are considered if the organizational environment is interpreted as "enacted." Objective and enacted environments are differentiated and the ways are suggested for how administrators might identify what they need to do and how they do it, given the socially constructed organization in which they…

The ideal student government and the ideal student government adviser were discussed by advisers who met at the NACA National Student Government Workshop. Key issues in a strong student government are described including information, access, mutual respect, and institutional impact. (MLW)

Central to the emerging concept of transforming leadership is recognition of the importance of the vision of the leader. The leader can pull members toward a desirable future by describing and living a vision of an improved organizational condition so that members will be willing to change. (MLW)

Colleges and universities have special budgetary needs and problems and while their business support systems can benefit from many cost-saving measures, their core operations--teaching and research--cannot. Colleges are labor-intensive, must stay abreast of knowledge, must adjust to inflation and have been increasing student aid. (MLW)

A University of Maryland panel on drug abuse hopes its report on drug policies, enforcement, and education will become a prototype for other colleges and universities. It uses four approaches to combat substance abuse: education and counseling, discipline, drug testing, and law enforcement. (MSE)