The University of Guelph Learning Commons brings student affairs professionals and librarians together to offer students a coherent and integrated approach to learning, writing, research, and technology support. It is distinguished by three characteristics: (1) a partnership model between academic and student affairs; (2) a solid foundation of…

This chapter describes two emerging theories that inform career counseling and explores how they can strengthen student success programs for underrepresented populations. The chapter also describes several effective programs and services that support traditionally underrepresented students as they prepare for, succeed in, and make the transition…

Two surveys were recently conducted to obtain a perspective on the future of student services in Canada. The first survey, conducted in 1982, sought the opinions of senior student services officers, college presidents, and student council leaders in Ontario concerning the level of emphasis that was desirable for and likely to be given to 43…

Tables are provided presenting data on the academic background, tenure, sex, age, program category, average salary, and salary ranges of the full-time professional staff employed by six Hawaii community colleges in fall 1981. Five personnel categories are investigated: (1) institutional support, including professional staff in the provost's…

To gather data for reviewing personnel practices and responding to inquiries from various agencies, a study was conducted of the characteristics of the professional personnel in six of Hawaii's community colleges. The study focused on full-time Board of Regents (BOR) appointees, but also provided minimal information on lecturers, part-time BOR…

This monograph concerns the role of the student personnel worker in counseling adult students, especially female students. Reasons why women return to college and their utilization of a student personnel department are reviewed. An analysis of admission requirements for adult students and an outline of institutional activities that promote sex…

The role of college student personnel administration in serving adult learners is considered. Historical trends in the student personnel function and the philosophy that student personnel workers are educators who create programs that contribute to the student's overall educational growth are examined. Changes for the student development personnel…

This publication is designed to broaden exposure to the ideas presented at the 2001 International Career Development Conference. It provides authors with an international forum for communicating their current research, proposals, and projects to the international career development community. The articles in this symposium include: (1) "Chaos,…

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of mentorship and advising as related to underrepresented minority (URM) students' experience and performance in medical school. URM students (n=23) from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine who matriculated in 1994 and 1995, and who were determined to be at risk of delay or…

Discusses the characteristics of small colleges, which comprise over half the American postsecondary institutions. Describes the advantages of attending a small college and discusses student development as it relates to a small college setting. Challenges facing the small college are outlined, and goals and suggestions are offered. (Author/JAC)

Student personnel workers hold a key to quality education in the decade ahead. They are the link between supply and demand. By helping students become more sophisticated consumers of educational services and help-education, they respond to student needs. The concept of lifelong learning requires changes in traditional education. (JAC)

Provides background information about the Political Correctness debate, encourages student affairs administrators to reflect on their own perceptions and actions, offers ideas and suggestions about the debate, and explores the debate's implications for student affairs staff. Is intended to promote both individual reflection and group discussions…

Gives the results of a survey of students with learning disabilities at 13 colleges and universities in the Southeast regarding student use of support services, accommodations, and study skills. Most frequently used services were priority scheduling and counselor assistance in informing instructors of the learning disability. Further results are…

Institutions of higher education, as well as the Greek-letter organizations they host, are under increasing public and legal scrutiny. It is vital that student-affairs administrators understand and address the potential legal implications of having Greek organizations on their campuses. (Author)

When considering the issues associated with addressing faith, spirituality, and religion on campus, it is important for student affairs professionals, especially those at public colleges and universities, to be cognizant of the associated legal issues. The Constitution protects the freedom of religious exercise and against the establishment of…