A computer-assisted literature search identified publications that were written for student-affairs administrators and had as their primary focus lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues. Articles were reviewed in chronological order to identify themes and transitions. Recommendations for authors interested in advancing this literature are offered. (EMK)

This ACPA presidential address from 1961 comments upon the current and complex situation of student personnel work in the American college and university. Explores characteristics of student personnel workers that should be identified and nurtured so that they will thrive well into the future. (GCP)

Originally published in January 1972, examines the university and its relationships with students in light of experiences of members of a student personnel staff responsible for research on students. Presents a formulation of principles and a list of recommendations relevant for those in the university working directly with students. (GCP)

A variety of issues, challenges, and criticisms of higher education has emerged in recent years, and some salient themes are briefly introduced in this paper as discussion points for conference attendees. These issues concern a return to excellence, financial demands, a decline in the traditional college age cohort, changing enrollment profiles,…

Much of the thinking and writing about typical student affairs organizations has been grounded in core assumptions consistent with scientific and bureaucratic models of organizing. These questionable assumptions describe how things are supposed to work; however, most divisions of student affairs operate under multiple and sometimes competing…

Asserts that the development of the whole person can be accomplished by focusing on ecological, wellness, and developmental approaches in student life programming. Provides theoretical formulation of how campus ecology, student development, and wellness theories interface with one other. (Author/NB)

Discusses the trend toward conservative educational goals of college students in the 1980's. Explores some of the history and reasons behind this shift in goals and values, and discusses the implications for student affairs leaders in the '80's. (BH)

Describes aspects of the moral voice of the self and of the institution, and makes suggestions for assessing and reducing the dissonance between these two forces. Examines student services' ethic of care and argues for the desirability of "moral bilingualism": the need for an ethic of care and an ethic of justice. (RJM)

Calls for more active involvement by student affairs personnel in influencing and leading campus institutional reform efforts. Argues that their skills and knowledge entitle student affairs personnel to a full partnership with the educational enterprise. (Author/CM)

Ethnographic fieldwork is advocated as two ways for student affairs educators to enhance practice. Recent fieldwork and published ethnographic texts about college students are used to illustrate three benefits: (1) access to students' experience and culture; (2) access to student and campus culture; (3) enhance practice through informed…

Originally published in December 1961, discusses how the traditional organizational structure of colleges and universities has led to an artificial separation of duties for administrative purposes. While emphasizing that student personnel work has particularly suffered from this tendency, highlights significant problems facing higher education…

A semistructured interview protocol was used to present perspectives on leadership from five national leaders in student affairs. Several major themes emerged. Issues were discussed about leaderships; how they manage difficulties; what work were they most proud of; and what was their advice for aspiring leaders. Reviews limitations and…

This article expresses a concern about whether student affairs professionals examine the language they use, as well as ponders how they learned what they know about marginalization of populations on campuses. Briefly explores eight areas within student affairs, specifically for sexual orientation and gender identity content. (Contains 12…

As our experiences become more global in nature, dialogue and partnerships with non-American institutions will become important. The authors discuss the importance of international exchange for student affairs professionals and provide an overview of the value of such exchanges, opportunities for long- and short-term travel programs, and…

This monograph uses illustrations from the student affairs field and other disciplines to describe for student affairs staff some of the profound changes underway in the field. It focuses on four core elements in the field of student personnel services: (1) delivery of services to students; (2) student development programming; (3) administration,…