The problem of what to do with the woman student personnel administrator when reorganization of the student personnel program occurs on college campuses has been discussed by many. This article reviews some of these discussions and then considers the future of this position. (Author)

In a society that rewards those who achieve success working alone and in competition with others, working effectively as part of a team is a constant challenge. (Author)

Reports that the literature on community colleges focuses extensively on students, faculty members and the top leadership; noticeably absent are studies about administrators such as those who provide services for students. Examines the elements of administrative work life at two rural community colleges, finding patterns in the nature of work,…

This book is based upon the author's personal journal, chronicling her triumphs and challenges during her first year as a Student Services Administrative Officer. The author speaks candidly as we follow her journey to become a successful vice president. She provides valuable leadership, management, and professional development advice and offers a…

Conducted a national survey of career planning and placement directors (N=1,032) at colleges and universities to determine, describe, and analyze selected factors concerning the careers of placement directors. Results indicated the typical placement director in a four-year college is male, holds a masters degree, and reports to student affairs.…

Job analysis, job descriptions, and performance appraisal can benefit student services administration in many ways. Involving staff members in the development and implementation of these techniques can increase commitment to and understanding of the overall objectives of the office, as well as communication and cooperation among colleagues.…

Program budgeting systems should be viewed as a comprehensive approach to decision making. They are tools intended to guide the manager through all the essential steps in the planning and resource allocation processes. (Author)

Destructive conflict can inflict heavy costs on a college or university. Student personnel administrators, by using their knowledge of social scientific research, can serve as milieu managers, thereby reducing destructive conflict. Specific policies grounded in empirical research are provided. (Author)

Examined the meaning and importance of middle management and career to a group of mid-level student affairs administrators employed by midwestern colleges and universities. Participants rejected simplistic parameters of middle management, revealing that context, personal attributes, and other factors must be considered. Career aspirations and…

Collegiate student athletes are faced with the same developmental challenges and stressors as their nonathlete peers, but they are also expected to deal with the challenges of athletic involvement (e.g., time demands, physical demands, travel schedules). Such additional demands may put athletes at greater risk for experiencing physical and…

Examined turnover among chief student affairs officers (CSAO) from 1974-1981. Analyzed annual and aggregate turnover data of higher education institutions. A comparison with three other administrative positions, chief executive officer, chief academic officer, and chief business officer, indicated CSAO's have the second highest turnover rate. (RC)

Describes development of an instrument to define and evaluate certain aspects of the model and assess its use. Levels of implementation were significantly lower than levels of agreement with the model. Differences could not be attributed to student/staff ratio, or the training and experience of the student personnel administrator. (JAC)

Examines the intergroup relations among administrators at a college that had been successful in hiring women and people of color at all levels of its administrative staff. Despite seeming cohesiveness, interview data reveal that below the surface lurked a dissimilitude related to gender and race/ethnicity that hindered the college's ability to…