The allocation of student activities fees is one of the primary roles of student associations on most college campuses. Student government and fee board organization models, organizational issues, training board members, and framework for ethical communication are discussed. (MLW)

This panel presentation concerns itself with the administrative reporting responsibilities of college and university intramural programs. The main focus is on intramural programs directly responsible to physical education departments, student affairs programs, or both. Panel participants discuss their (a) respective organizational structures, (b)…

With the increase in the freedom of action of student groups and in their control of funds, the practice of hiring professional people by student groups is now widespread. The author offers some guidelines to protect the students and the administration. (Author/HMV)

Surveyed college chief fiscal officers (N=115) to study the state of student/college legal relationships. Results indicated student activity fees are mandatory in over 85 percent of responding institutions and are usually established without student participation. Several court cases concerning the legal aspects of student activity fees are…

Examines the benefits associated with involvement in campus governance. Discusses implications for enhancing student learning through participation in governance structures and processes. Asserts that participation in campus governance is linked to desirable outcomes for individual students and to positive contributions to the welfare of the…

Asserts that England's civic universities maintained a much less restrictive environment than Oxford or Cambridge. Civic university women participated in all aspects of student life often exceeding the involvement of male students. Argues that social and economic differences contributed to this dichotomy. (MJP)

Examines issues in the development of campus programming for distance learners, including creating effective orientation programs, promoting participation in student government and student organizations, providing service learning opportunities, and offering wellness and recreational sports opportunities. (MSE)

A national survey was conducted of randomly selected chief student personnel officers as listed in the 1979 "Education Directory of Colleges and Universities." The survey addressed specific institutional demographics, policy-making authority, reporting structure, and areas of responsibility of the administrators. Over 93 percent of the respondents…