Suggests innovative approaches for enhancing dialogue between faculty members and student affairs staff regarding institutional purpose and the competition for limited resources. Looks at barriers to change and differences in faculty and student affairs perspectives on ethics. Explores the interaction between roles and principles and provides a…

Discusses the challenges involved in conducting a salary-equity study for nonfaculty academic employees and shows how such an analysis was conducted at one institution. Describes how the institution reacted to the study. (EV)

Describes how one university responded to the need to create specific ways in which student affairs professionals and faculty develop shared goals by developing program which used a retreat format. Actions taken as a result of the retreat are listed, including financial rewards to outstanding faculty advisors and a training program for academic…

States that college students get more out of their educational experiences when the collegiate purposes are clear and consistently communicated across the campus. Also states that the cognitive, interpersonal, and intrapersonal developments of students are equally important. Offers four suggestions on how college faculty and student affairs staff…

The demographic of the American college student has changed significantly in the last 20 years, affecting institutional planning on multiple levels. The study presented in this article examines the collaboration between Academic and Student Affairs at Buffalo State College in planning a family college designed to facilitate the integration of…

Results of this survey showed that most students approved of all-freshman halls. The majority of the faculty and staff disagreed. Groups also differed in views of the maturation process of students, students' ability to make friends, and willingness of upperclassmen to live with freshmen. (Author/NRB)

An exploratory study of American College Personnel Association members' attitudes about the process of collective bargaining was conducted. These attitudes were analyzed according to individual and institutional characteristics, in order to provide the basis for recommendations to the association concerning its appropriate role with collective…

Assessed academic advisers', resident assistants', and student personnel workers' perceptions of counseling referral process. Referral Process Inventory was used to assess four areas related to referral process. Results indicated different perceptions of referral between groups and need for greater consultation and information about referral…

Highlights some promising examples of faculty and student affairs partnerships that have evolved on behalf of service learning initiatives. Examines the common features that contribute to successful partnerships and offers insights, taken from various campuses, on the typical challenges that student affairs staff and faculty face when promoting…

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…

A comparative study of titles used by the principal student affairs officers at NASPA institutions in 1962 and 1972 shows that the term "Vice President for Student Affairs" is growing in popularity although "Dean of Students" is still the most frequently used title. (HMV)

The author believes in the ability of the student to make the right choices about his own education and takes the view that the university must shift its attention away from the conventional counter insurgent posture to one more in keeping with its true function as the educator of society. (Author/BY)

The evidence does not suggest that counselors have much succeeded in reducing the communication gap between themselves and other relevant groups. (Author)

Based on a literature review and survey of existing programs, this preventive outreach program emphasizes staff training to prepare college staff to implement outreach efforts following the suicide attempt or death of a student on campus. Offers specific guidelines for management on the suicide crisis, with special attention focused on the friends…

Surveyed 660 students, 330 faculty, 130 professional staff and 78 residence hall staff to assess the educational environment of the residence halls. All groups perceived residents halls as a pleasant experience but agreed that appropriate levels of quiet were not maintained. Several recommendations are presented. (JAC)