With minimal possibility of predicting student withdrawal based on traditional variables, there appears to be a need to uncover "personal reasons." (Author)

This study was designed to determine if a leadership and self-development workshop for women could change participants' attitudes toward leadership and individual issues which are identified with the concerns of women. The workshop differed from traditional leadership training in its emphasis on self-development for women. (Author)

A Kent State University study of student satisfaction guides student affairs program planning. (Author)

Reports on a study which reviewed student successes and failures in an on-going student controlled program, where accountability, persistence and continuing commitment were required. Several conclusions are presented and weaknesses noted in these programs, many of which can be seen in faculty and administrative programs, too. (Author/PC)

This article (1) summarizes what is know about student attrition and retention; (2) reports the results of the authors' study of the relationships between decidedness and retention; and (3) suggests four research-based principles for institutions desiring to initiate action programs designed to counter unwarranted attrition on the college campus.…

Reports on student expectations of an undergraduate college education. Indicates that the students were concerned primarily: 1) with developing personally; 2) with increasing decision-making skills and broadening experience; and 3) with exploring disciplines and their relationships to contemporary life. Recommends several ways for student…

This article is an abstract of the doctoral dissertation selected by NASPA as the 1977 Dissertation of the Year. It concerns the identification of student activities related to developmental growth. This identification may eventually help design a campus milieu that will maximize growth. (Author)

The focus of this study was on college student satisfaction and the perceptions of that satisfaction by academic advisors and the student affairs staff members. Results indicate that student affairs staff more accurately perceive the level of student satisfaction than academic advisors. (Author/HMV)

Formation of the Indiana University Alcohol Education Task Force brought together university students, staff, and faculty to discuss possible campus drinking problems and to plan, implement and evaluate an alcohol awareness program for students. The program appears effective in increasing knowledge about alcohol for at least a three month period.…

A novel use of evaluation to define and reinforce authority leads to insights for implementing student employee programs. (Author)

Upper-level institutions are a relatively new development. How unique are the needs of the students and how does this impact the organization of services? (Author)

This study examines the effect of a student-centered training class on the self-concepts of Resident Assistants. (Author)

A study of student reaction to two computer career counseling programs and the impact of the counselor variable is presented. (Author)