A review of changes in campus recreational activities in the past three decades looks at the emerging artists, the kinds of performers they were and their messages to students, and the social, political, and economic forces shaping their popularity. (MSE)

Higher education has much potential for developing a sense of community and for modeling community behavior and leadership. However, it will not be accomplished by top-down leadership with a fixed vision and focus on ends rather than means. It will require leadership that embodies 10 basic principles of community. (MSE)

It is logical for groups within the college or university to work together for the institution's common good. Student activities personnel can initiate partnerships on campus in the areas of activities planning, academic and intellectual programing, and governance. It is also important to plan program evaluation and anticipate resistance to…

A discussion of dating, directed toward college students, looks at its problems and dilemmas, especially in the college environment, and offers ideas and strategies for more creative and less stressful dating. Students are encouraged to relax and take this unique opportunity to meet and get to know lots of people. (MSE)

In programing for commuting students, campus programers must take into account their different schedules, time and family constraints, and logistical considerations. Marketing of the resulting programs must be varied and carefully targeted to the students' location. However, with creativity, programing for off-campus students can be successful.…

With a knowledge of students' thinking processes, activities advisers and leaders can design environments for maximum learning and development. An interpretation of Perry's model of intellectual and ethical development is provided. (MLW)

Variety, academic compatibility, and class are the components of a winning lecture program. An award-winning program at Southern Utah State College, along with its rules and general operations, are described. (MLW)

Campus activities educators can contribute greatly to providing a multicultural environment that not only tolerates but appreciates, values, and celebrates cultural diversity, through the activities and programs they sponsor, the ways they advise, and other educational efforts. (MSE)

How one learns is as important as what one learns in preparing for a career. By matching a learning style to the learning environment, one can maximize opportunities for growth and development. Learning style myths, personal characteristics, and learning environments are discussed. (Author/MLW)

A campus atmosphere of cultural pluralism in which individual minority groups can maintain a sense of identity and uniqueness while acknowledging and building on shared experiences and values can empower all members of the college community. Student activities policies and procedures reconsidered in this light can lower barriers. (Author/MSE)

College traditions and their role in student development is discussed. Ceremonies reflect the community of people who are involved in their creation and perpetuation. Ceremony's role in student development is described. (MLW)

The development and organization of a Thanksgiving dinner for Rockland Community College's population of foreign students is described. Lessons learned from the successful experience are outlined. (MSE)

Steps that heterosexuals can take to create an environment tolerant of gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals are outlined. Discussion includes information about the gay/lesbian/bisexual community, activism, homophobic and positive attitudes, and the role of a heterosexual "ally." Institutional and print sources for additional information are…

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)

Increasingly, colleges and universities are populated with nontraditional students with families, and family programs are a popular addition to traditional campus activities. Institutions are discovering that family programs encourage participation of these students in the college community and are good public relations. A variety of programming…