Discusses the development of a student affairs newsletter, based on literature examining the challenge to integrate the efforts of student affairs and academic affairs. Highlights the newsletter's format, resources consulted, and idea development process. Reports that publishing the student affairs newsletter increased the visibility of student…

The use of metaphors to reshape both the perceptions and the climate of organizations is applied to the college/university context (e.g., the university as ecosystem, village, neighborhood). Organizational metaphor can be used in place of more formal, predictable management strategies to make organizational change more appealing to a diverse group…

Non full-time faculty--whether adjunct, part-time or contingent--has become the lifeline of a vast majority of colleges and universities. They teach many of the foundation and core courses taken by first- and second-year students, teach professional courses in which their own life experiences are invaluable, and step in at short notice to fill-in…

Provides a brief history of transgenderism before discussing the handful of published narratives by transgender youth. Concludes with recommendations to improve the campus climate for people of all genders. (EV)

This two-volume work is intended to help readers develop powerful new ways of thinking about organizational principles, and apply them to policy-making and management in colleges and universities. The book is written with two audiences in mind: administrative and faculty leaders in institutions of higher learning, and students (both doctoral and…

Focuses on what has the potential to get lost - for both faculty members and students - in working in an environment that does not see undergraduate education as its first priority. Explores in more depth the challenges and pleasures of working in a college whose primary focus is the teaching of undergraduates. Describes four classroom examples of…

Designed for all persons who conduct classes and for staff, administrators, and students, this booklet lays out guidelines for nonsexist communication. The booklet, intended both to raise consciousness about how sexist communication looks and sounds and to suggest nonsexist alternatives, is composed of four main sections. The first section…

Financial exigency can be avoided with understanding, courage and determination, and cooperation and planning on the part of administrators. Warning signs of impending danger and a checklist of 99 ways to avoid it are presented. (MLW)

The purpose of this handbook, created as a component of a sexual assault awareness program at Millikin University, is to provide information needed to assist victims of sexual assault. Information is included on several aspects of sexual assault, as well as references and websites available for additional information. Topics covered include:…

Discusses how human influence can enhance the learning environment in the college classroom and overall learning community. It explains that all persons connected to an educational institution think of themselves as members of the learning community and describes the roles each group can play in creating and maintaining high standards in their…

Asserting that college administrators can take a proactive role when dealing with hate, discusses ways that they can prevent hate from spreading. Addresses: bigotry and intergroup strife, motivation behind acts of hate, alcohol and hate's correlation, free speech and university speech codes, possible responses to specific acts, and short-,…

This book offers guidance for the development of learning communities at the college level. The book analyzes examples of learning communities at a wide variety of institutions, including research universities, commuter campuses, residential campuses, and four- and two-year institutions. Chapter 1 offers definitions and characteristics of learning…

Defines and offers a framework for understanding intolerant behavior, looks at roadblocks that can result in reluctance to interrupt intolerant or bigoted behavior, and offers tips on how to form alliances with like-minded groups and use those alliances to proactively address the issues of intolerance. (EV)

This book serves as a sourcebook to enhance and evaluate safety programs, generate new solutions and interventions, comply with new legislation, and present practical steps and guidelines to establish best practices. It pays particular attention to the factors that may give rise to crime, considering high-risk drinking and examining the…

Suggests that the disparity between staff expectations and actual reality is related to misunderstandings about how student affairs units are supposed to function. Presents seven stress management measures to help staff members cope with and take advantage of seemingly inexplicable situations. (JAC)