Ritual plays a critical role in creating community and reinforcing values. This exploration of campus rituals suggests how college personnel might use rituals in their efforts to bring individuals together in a community of learners. (Author/MKA)

Examined perceptions of student affairs professionals about the importance of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing essential values to student affairs work. Findings from 68 student affairs professionals revealed that respondents regarded aesthetics, altruism, community, equality, freedom, human dignity, justice, and truth as essential…

A review of historical documents revealed the primacy of three values in student affairs: individual human dignity (with freedom, altruism, and truth); equality; and community (with justice). Individual dignity seemed to be the most essential historical value, while equality underwent a transition from the individual to the group. (RJM)

Examines the historical role of aesthetics in higher education and student affairs. Argues that aesthetic perception provides an alternative way of thinking about student development, cultural diversity, and the assessment of programs. Such values can add passion and vision to student affairs leadership and enable individuals to develop emotional…