Dysfunction occurs when one person's behavior has control over others or when one person allows others to control him/her through the use of manipulative rules accompanied by self-defeating behaviors in the emotional, psychological, or behavioral realms. Examples of people who are dysfunctional among student services personnel include the person…

In the area of college athletics, the chief concern of the student affairs professional is the relationships which ought to exist between institutions as represented by the division of student affairs and the student athlete. The athlete faces the same set of academic and social demands that the non-athlete faces in addition to the unique demands…

Discusses the importance of developing a support system for gay and lesbian housing staff members. To engage in this effort, interpersonal relationshiop skills must be acquired, enhanced and utilized. Inclusive staff development and support systems can enable all staff members to contribute even more to the profession. (JAC)

Assesses the current relevance of a 1972 statement on student personnel work, which saw the counselor as a catalyst and an equal partner to instruction, curriculum, library, and management functions. Sees the student development services role as to furnish direct support services to students and to promote student development. (DMM)

A scenario based on the premise that the role of student affairs within colleges and universities will remain unchanged in the future. If it is not plausible, it is because maintenance of such a role is not possible, given projected changes and current developments in society and higher education. (Author)

Uses reflections on a hymn to deliver lessons for student affairs practice. Argues that to be effective in a rapidly changing world, student affairs administrators should remain aware of such basic values as simplicity, freedom, self-realization, and caring for others. Emphasizes the role of caring in student affairs. (RJM)

Provides student affairs practitioners with an understanding of student motivation for involvement in co-curricular activities and a method for facilitating that involvement. Contends that, by designing learning contracts to meet needs of students, practitioners can highlight learning outcomes of co-curricular activities and provide skills for…

Presents personal pointers for student affairs practitioners to follow to foster relationships between faculty and student affairs. Considers structural and personal approaches to involving faculty with student affairs and building involving relationships with academic affairs. Cautions student affairs professionals to be aware of changing…

Anticipating change in student affairs and developing new strategies to meet the challenges posed by change requires an understanding of the current themes and trends in higher education. This article analyzes themes, issues, and trends from higher education during the past decade, including: the engaged institution; enhanced student learning;…

An emphasis on learning and development is a student-centered focus. It is essential for student affairs professionals to keep the resources of the institution focused on the student experience. Student affairs personnel need to map the learning and developmental agenda for students and identify the educational strategies needed to help learners…

Professionals with responsibilities for student affairs can play a major role in the increasing emphasis on academic achievement, student learning, and retention. The outlines of future perspectives on professionalism and personal development can be found in examples from the recent past. The new developments will combine historical perspectives…

The notion that student personnel work was more than the administration of student services, that total full-rounded education and development was a legitimate concern of higher education, is not new but is a theme that has surfaced in publications of 30 or 40 years ago. What was purportedly new about the student development movement of the late…

Peer counseling is an effective way for financial aid offices to increase productivity and enhance the quality of their services. Students turn naturally to other, more experienced, students for advice, but unless their peers are properly trained, they can provide erroneous or biased information. Training for financial aid peer counselors should…

The first "Student Personnel Point of View" (1937) still stands as the premiere statement of excellence for the student personnel profession. Several propositions are requisites to achieving the goal of development in students. Students, professional staff, and institutions must all achieve their goals. The environment must be…

Throughout the history of the student affairs profession, a deep abiding concern for students and their development has been the guiding principle. The two-year college, with its rich tradition of commitment to teaching and expanding educational opportunities, has been a fertile ground for the student affairs profession. In recent years, despite…