Examined values and attitudes of Greek and Independent students at large university to determine whether there are any differences between them. Findings from 904 college students revealed that Greeks differed from Independents on several key intellectual value and attitude measures, as well as in socioeconomic status, choice of college major, and…

Argues the importance of academically based community service programs to provide additional incentive for student participation. Contends that interest and cooperation of faculty must be encouraged to develop such programs (Author/NB)

The major objective of this publication is to meet the immediate needs of the large majority in the student affairs profession before they must come face to face with the elements of the collective bargaining process on their own campuses. (Author)

This paper outlines some introductory steps (a modified version of basic accountability management techniques) to insure that college personnel organizations meet their goals. These steps are: (1) identifying subordinates' areas of responsibility; (2) setting up specific performance goals in terms of measurable results; (3) defining limits within…

Student activities directors assist student development through campus programs. (Author)

Student affairs professionals recognize that learning experiences transcend the classroom, and they have expanded the range of programs and services available to students well beyond the laboratory and lecture hall. The authors survey judicial opinions involving institutional liability for negligence and conclude that the expansion of educational…

The purpose of this study was to investigate how living-learning (L/L) program participation similarly and dissimilarly affects college students' intellectual growth at three large public research universities. L/L programs have been introduced at large universities in order to create more intimate peer communities that help foster students'…

Examines trends in Black student involvement within traditional campus organizations at predominantly White campuses. Addresses the current state of the cocurricular experience for members of Black Greek-letter organizations as well as Black non-Greeks. Poses suggestions for practitioners to employ in order to increase pluralism within traditional…

Results of a survey of employers showed a preference for the co-curricular transcript over the traditional resume. Employers screening applicants considered the students' involvement in extracurricular activities as well as grade point average, specific coursework, and previous work experience. Outlines implementation steps of a cocurricular…

The centrality of the student affairs mission to the goals of higher education in the United States is emphasized by an examination of its origins and evolution. (Author)

When a large sample of freshmen and transfer students at Kansas State University responded to the New Student Inventory, it was found that while transfer students are less prone to participate in existing extra-curricular activities than are freshmen, activities connected with personal concerns such as money and dating are of interest to them.…

Suggests that student personnel practitioners support a student role in collective bargaining because student programs are affected when resources are shifted. Five options for student involvement are described. Urges students to meet and confer with bargaining parties prior to collective negotiation to express student concerns. (RC)