Investigated the relationship between the psychological maturity of freshmen (N=82) entering college and their success in adapting to the challenges of the first semester of college. Results provided some support for Heath model of maturing, particularly for females; females' level of psychological maturity was related to success in adapting to…

A survey conducted at the University of Zambia in order to see whether adjustment problems existed and to give some insight into the type of problem experienced is discussed. A large number and wide variety of problems were identified. (Author/MLW)

Compares the themes of academic and social integration in Tinto's model of college student attrition with the themes of "vision" and "sense of community" as described in a recent ethnographic study. It is argued that vision and sense of community are more useful theoretical considerations in helping address college student…

It is the job of counselors to assist these students by providing an understanding of their conflicts, supporting them in their difficulties, and modifying institutional practices where necessary. (Author)

The results of this study show a low degree of anticipated dissatisfaction on the part of new students, compared to a relatively high level of dissatisfaction on the part of previously enrolled students. (Author)

This article describes a privately operated residential program called College Living Experience, a for-profit company, caters to a growing number of students with learning disabilities, Asperger's syndrome, and various emotional or behavioral disorders. The program has a team of full-time staff members helping students with their social and…

Arguing that foreign students must be understood in terms of the actual academic and social milieu of the particular college or community rather than on sweeping psychological or social generalizations, the author suggests colleges aid them in tailor-making their own programs of orientation and continued support. (JT)

Explored differences in freshman students' perceptions of college living environments across the six residence hall arrangements typically used for first-year students to learn if freshmen evaluated various aspects of their hall social climates in different ways according to whether they lived in single-sex, coed, all-freshmen, or…

A study examined whether information about student approaches to making their course choices could have been used to identify those who subsequently changed or withdrew from their courses. Multivariate analysis indicated that combinations of the information could discriminate between students who persisted and those who withdrew. (Author/MLW)

Examined the relationship between alienation and cheating in a sample of 120 college freshmen. The study concluded that alienated students are more likely to cheat as a survival technique. Found males more likely to cheat than females although females had a very slight tendency to feel more alienation. (Author/JAC)

Examines the historical development of marginality and addresses its implications for student affairs professionals and African American students attending predominantly White institutions. Argues that student involvement is related to student satisfaction and that the successful transition of African American students is directly related to the…

Argues that an important strategy used by international students in the adjustment process is to establish social relationships with other persons with a similar cultural background or nationality and form ethnic communities within the university context. Participation in such a community serves to buffer international students from problems…

This volume is a critical and objective study of the contemporary college student athlete. Framed around the process of recruitment, transition, and support of student athletes in higher education, the volume is a response to societal pressures to reform college athletics. Driven by publicity and the potential for revenue gains, colleges and…

Student difficulties adjusting to college may lead to individual dysfunction. The enhancement of a sense of community could have a positive effect on student morale and may help to prevent dysfunction. This study examined the effects of a group counseling program on college students' sense of community. College students (N=90), mostly freshmen,…