The need to identify the mode of integration of learning resources on contemporary US campuses grows as institutional expansion becomes a primary organizational concern. The implications drawn in this paper from the culture of the campus to the organization of learning resources is that many of these resources must be drastically decentralized…

This book is a biography of the college union from its conception in the early 19th century and how it grew into the concept of a social-cultural-recreational center in the 20th century. Highlighted are the influences of the world wars on the college unions, the shattering impact of student disruption and violence and the union's response to…

Examines the relationship between leisure and college student development and suggests ways in which leisure may be employed as a campus resource fostering student development. (Author)

Analysis of the answers to a questionnaire based on Allport's three conditions for positive cross-race contact (equal status, cooperative interaction, and supportive authority figures). Shows that, for White students, frequency of cross-race contact while in high school is a predictor of frequent cross-race contact at the university level. (KH)

Ideas for homecoming themes, events, and staffing are provided from a nationwide survey of alumni directors including: theme spirit; choose a team and plan a strategy; think homecoming, but not necessarily football; schedule time out for fun, games, and food; and involve the community. (MLW)

Describes the College of St. Teresa's peace and justice education activities, including a weekly soup line, sponsorship of a Bread for the World chapter, student volunteer work, academic courses, pastoral team work, an Education for Peace and Justice Resource Center, Peace and Justice Days, and conferences. (LAL)

The Undergraduate Press at Harvard is the first publishing house in the U.S. to be organized and staffed completely by college undergraduates. Its purpose is to introduce college students to the world of publishing, and it plans to issue three volumes a year. (LBH)

Kentucky's 8 public universities participated in the 2001 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) as part of a consortium organized by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. The NSSE measures student activities that studies have shown to be critically important to student learning and development. Nationally, more than 105,000…

An article dealing with the current mood on the campus which suggests that student involvements are more realistic and less intense than previously with concerns centered on community and environmental issues and less on national issues. (JC)

Roger Williams College in Bristol, Rhode Island, has both male and female students on a campus fire brigade. (Editor/PG)

The history and development of the student section of the American Association of Dental Schools is outlined, with attention given to funding, student activities, publications, and student-initiated resolutions. Positive changes are noted, but success is felt to be as great as initially desired, especially in publications and policy…

Although it may appear that students haven't changed much over the last few decades, there are differences that are significant, even allowing for the changing values and perspectives of college faculty. (MSE)

Provides advice to campus activities chairpersons, faculty advisers, and other student organizations on how to recruit volunteers to advance organizational goals. Focuses on determining organizational needs, attracting volunteer interest, job descriptions and applications, diversity, evaluation of volunteers, and continuing motivation. (MDM)

The role of the college student activities staff in advising student organizations is examined, and guidelines are offered for establishing an effective advisor-student leader relationship, attendance at student organization meetings and events, the extent of the advisor's influence and control over organizational and students' activities, and…