An objective assessment of the politically correct movement on college campuses casts much doubt on the positions advanced by conservative critics in the popular media. Through "Time,""Newsweek,""The New Republic,""Nightline," and other media, conservative critics, backed by well-established right-wing…

The benefits of multiculturalism on the college campus and roles the college union can play are discussed. It is suggested that multiculturalism requires college union professionals to go one step beyond cultural pluralism by integrating the beneficial contributions of diversity. The following views are offered: (1) In addition to considering the…

In addition to academic pressures shared with American students, students from other countries studying in the United States have the stress of living in an unfamiliar culture. Common symptoms of culture shock (irritability, loneliness, depression, rigidity) have been identified. Parallel symptoms have been described in the learned helplessness…

Sexual harassment is one concern of women graduate students in community psychology programs. When a sexual relationship exists between male faculty and female students, the distribution of power reflects the subordinate status of women and the dominant position of men. Many studies have documented the negative consequences of sexual contact…

A theory of organizational development is developed from turn-of-the-century geopolitical studies by combining the following: Smithian and Darwinian perspectives; the firmer concepts of management; and strategic planning views. An attempt is made to explore natural organizational processes by considering geopolitical, economic, biological, and…

A British study compared the experiences of female physics undergraduates and male English undergraduates, both minority groups, and found that, although the female students were considered a minority group, the male students were treated as individuals. It is argued that the responsibility for change lies with the institution, not with students.…

Part-time faculty members strongly believe that institutional employment policies and practices are developed for the primary benefit of the employer and contribute significantly to the job-related stress they experience. (Author)

Discusses the use of organizational culture (common values, beliefs and ideologies of those who work at the institution) to attract potential students, providing examples taken from admissions literature from several colleges. Suggests ways for college personnel to uncover cultural influences and communicate them to prospective students. (WAS)

The author analyzes the characteristics of the students and the institutions involved in the campus disorders of the 1960s. He suggests that, while today's students lack their predecessors' social outrage, future rebellion is not impossible, especially while university personnel remain unresponsive and ignore the historic power of student…

Reviews ethical implications of administrative decisions. Presents several cases to illustrate the potential conflict between the political (doing things right) and the ethical (doing the right thing). Presents a model that helps the administrator identify the extent to which administrative dilemmas impinge on moral considerations. (KW)

Reviews the development of historically Black colleges. Discusses the following areas that contribute to their success with minority students: (1) student-faculty relationship; (2) campus environment; and (3) remediation. (FMW)

Increasingly, educators are calling for resource-based learning at the core of college instruction. To support resource-based learning, college faculty and administrative leaders must model an integrative approach to learning. Information literacy and availability of information technology must be accompanied by a campus culture that encourages…

A literature review on the impact of college on students is summarized. Issues addressed include: relative impact of elite colleges; role of human, financial, and material resources in student experience; student effort as predictor of impact; importance of interpersonal life on campus; college social and moral environment; and focus on learning.…

Student development professionals at church-related colleges must be innovative in structuring programs, assuring that they reflect institutional purposes and are at the same time responsive to changes in campus culture, student mix, and economic realities. Integration of faith, instruction, and student life will have to take new forms. (MSE)

Issues in sexual harassment for minority women, especially in the context of higher education, are examined; and the efforts of Hunter College (New York) to address harassment on campus are described. They include a sexual harassment panel, workshops, and a publication for faculty. Guidelines for similar programs are offered. (MSE)