The 13 articles in this collection describe successful practices that might serve as informative guides for student services operations in the university and at similar institutions. The introduction, by Cleon F. Thompson, Jr. and John F. Corey, reviews student services in the multi-campus University of North Carolina as background for the papers. Papers include "1984: The State of Our Work - What Are We Really All About in Student Affairs?" (Boulton and McIntire); "Computerization of Student Affairs? - Proceed, But with Caution" (Feid); "Retention Strategies in Student Housing" (Fridley, Joyner, Lackey); "Learning Strategies: A Practical Approach to Retention" (Mills); "Aiming for Academic Success: UNCC's Model for Diagnosing and Correcting Student Learning Skill Needs" (Davis);"Learning Assistance Services Via a Taped Treatment Program" (Reilly); "Special Academic Programs in Residence Halls" (Haywood, Marion, McIntire, Whitlock); "Emerging Leaders: A Developmental Program for Freshmen" (Furr, Joseph); "Environmental Strategies to Reduce Student Drinking Problems" (Bryan); "The Financial Aid Work Coordinator's Role in Training Supervisors for the Development of Students as Workers" (Kool); "International Student and Scholar Services: The Required Institutional Commitment" (Bulthuis); "A Cooperative Agreement Between a Career Planning and Placement Center and Job Service of North Carolina: A Viable Arrangement to Serve Students Better" (Bryan, Atkins, Harkin, Johnson); and "Philosophical Foundation for Development of Tomorrow's Student Affairs Professional" (Ghee). (NRB)