In their attempts to lead a dual-life experience, characters in popular literature written by and/or about Native American Indians occasionally enroll in institutions of higher education; like many of their real-life counterparts very few of these student characters find the experience to be a positive undertaking. This narrative pattern reflects…

Major theories of adult development and learning environment are presented, with criteria for assessing institutional response to adult learners. Two major needs are discussed: an approach to adult learning that is integrated within programs or throughout institutions, and going beyond providing a proper environment to providing skills and…

There are two principal reasons for separating teacher education institutions from higher education institutions: (1) Schools of education are unable to achieve essential autonomy as long as they are part of traditional institutions of higher education; and (2) The location of teacher education programs in universities precludes involvement of…

Examines the historical development of marginality and addresses its implications for student affairs professionals and African American students attending predominantly White institutions. Argues that student involvement is related to student satisfaction and that the successful transition of African American students is directly related to the…

At a predominantly White institution 118 African American students completed the Racial Identity Attitude Scale to assess the effects of racial identity on grade point average and students' psychological sense of belonging on campus. The results of the study indicated that academic achievement was not related to any of the racial identity…

Explores the limitation of harassment policies used in public educational institutions. These policies mask the gendered nature of harassment and present obstacles to the women who use them to resolve harassment complaints. Argues that the interconnectedness of harassment, sexism, and violence toward women must be openly addressed, within both the…

Examines how institutional practices, disciplinary and programmatic idiosyncracies, and personal characteristics influence the success of women in graduate education. Profiles demographic realities, causes and consequences of gender differences, personal struggles, and ways to address disparate policies. Argues that efforts on all levels are…

Student perceptions of negative campus climate were predictive of Asian American students' depression levels in spite of students' entering proclivities toward depression and in spite of varying institutional types. Higher education institutions that are perceived by students to discriminate against individuals may put their Asian American…

Sees suicide among college and university students as an important campus issue because of its frequency and the severe trauma often precipitated by a suicide. Summarizes the prominent literature in the area of college student suicide, provides a critical review, identifies relevant themes, and discusses future directions. (TE)

A discussion of volunteers on the college campus looks at research on volunteerism in the United States in general and on campuses in particular, and reviews literature on volunteer motivation, the college campus as a context for transmission of values, and the importance of mentors in development of humanitarian concern. (MSE)

Presents a review of the current literature on substance use and abuse in higher education, including ideas for effective developmental programs. Offers information on drug use with special attention given to ideas that could be helpful in working with students. Counselors and student affairs professionals are encouraged to increase awareness and…

Describes a counseling center's experience using a "systems" approach to address student retention by initiating campus-wide collaboration. Discusses the use of systemic problem solving and how the process works in action. Notes a specific benefit to the counseling center was the creation of new relationships between academic and student affairs…

Student affairs practitioners were asked to assess the importance of "must statements" from the General Standards developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in relation to their current position and place of employment. Results indicate respondents felt comfortable with their skills and knowledge to meet the standards that…

Examines how undergraduate students who became social justice allies during college understood their development. Results reveal that critical factors included pre-college egalitarian values, gaining information about social justice issues, engagement in meaning-making processes, developing confidence and the presentation of opportunities to act…

Researchers use data from the Alumni Outcomes Survey to examine alumni satisfaction with the instructional climate and student affairs services, and determine how each influences reported growth and satisfaction with college. Results indicate that both student affairs services and the instructional climate interact to offer the greatest benefits,…