The contrast and complementarity of the curricular and co-curricular areas of higher education are presented to justify the existence of student affairs as a legitimate contributor to the education of the whole student. The distinctive features of academic and student affairs are presented with suggestions of how they can work cooperatively. (JMF)

In "Mergens," the Supreme Court ruled that the Equal Access Act (EAA) was constitutional and that students at a high school with a "limited open forum" could participate in a prayer club. Traces the history of the case, arguments by the justices, and practical implications of the case for school districts. (66 references) (MLF)

Legal questions related to extracurricular activities include the following: (1) students "right" to participate; (2) kinds of fees or insurance requirements; (3) regulation of contracts and finances; (4) membership policies acceptable in light of Title IX's prohibition on sex discrimination; (5) reduction of risk of tort liability; and…

Funding of college union and student activities programs by local and national companies is discussed. While a great many colleges use corporate sponsorship to some extent, an issue is which corporate sponsors should be used and how. Colleges rely on four major types of corporate sponsorship: companies may offer (1) a specific amount for a…

The Supreme Court has established standards of judicial review that may be more important in determining the outcomes of cases than are the substantive issues involved. The public school's authority to establish rules and regulations governing student conduct is generally accepted unless the rules infringe on established constitutional rights or…

Theme articles focus on FFA (Future Farmers of America) conventions and contests. They examine FFA as an extracurricular versus intracurricular activity, keeping competition in perspective, contests as student motivators, how a sponsor views FFA, improving the teaching of leadership, benefits of FFA participation, the needs of disadvantaged and…

If campus activities professionals are to help meet student needs and fulfill institutional missions, they will need to be change agents of the 1990s. Issues facing higher education, implications for campus activities, and effective change are discussed. (MLW)

Some questions that might be asked when considering a career in campus activities are answered, including: what career positions are available in student activities, should one consider a master's degree or a doctorate, what types of programs are there, and where can one find information about graduate programs. (MLW)

A faculty adviser and his student associate editor chronicle their first year of producing the high school newspaper. Discusses problems that arose, including the interpretation of school news and the selection of articles. (EL)

Describes a competition involving political science honors students in which teams from Miami and Purdue universities prepared and delivered papers taking opposing positions on contemporary topics. Reviews the benefits of the project for students and their teachers and suggests ways similar benefits can be achieved using a student cluster approach…

Twelve Colorado school districts changed to a four-day week during the 1980-81 school year. This article discusses the advantages of the move and offers some cautions. (Author/WD)

The Greek adviser who can understand, appreciate, and assess the Panhellenic Councils and the Interfraternity Councils needs similar skills for both men's and women's groups. Individual gender development, considerations and organizational considerations are explored. Practical pointers are offered to assist advisers. (MLW)

As the campus population changes, new student activities programs and redesigned existing programs need to be created. Colleges and universities must re-think the programs offered for minority students and non-traditional students, those 25 years of age and older. Some ways to meet their needs are presented. (MLW)

Explains how working on a student newspaper provides students with real-life writing situations that make composition practice, which students usually begrudge, automatic and necessary. Reviews four aspects of putting a newspaper together: brainstorming, researching, drafting, and publishing. (TB)

Research suggests that addition or expansion of a comprehensive student activities program at community colleges can lower the high student attrition rate and the cost of constant recruitment. Although increased emphasis on comprehensive extracurricular activities can be expensive in personnel and other resources, it may be a worthwhile…