At the mid-western land-grant university under study, undergraduate academic advising is part of the teaching mission and under the purview of the academic deans. In the decentralized system used, academic advising is delivered via full-time professional advisors in advising centers serving entire colleges or multiple curricula, full-time…

A growing research interest in the area of women in academic administration and the problem of the low number of women in administrative roles, particularly the underrepresentation of minority women, continues to be reported in studies of educational administration at all levels. In this study, women of color in administrative positions at public…

Problems of bridging the gap between theory and practice in the professional preparation of student affairs practitioners are considered. After briefly discussing the character of professional work and the role of theory and research, attention is directed to problems inherent to the nature of applied educational fields and issues related to the…

A comprehensive guide on learning to become a resident hall assistant (RA) is presented; it is directed purposefully toward the trainee, and is to be used in conjunction with a training session. Chapters include: (1) "Roles and Responsibilities of a Resident Assistant"--what the scope of the RA job involves, how to use this manual, and what RAs…

Through a series of conferences and workshops held since 1973, the Institute for Research and Development in Occupational Education has been collaborating with community college teams to respond to the educational and occupational needs of disabled students. The program for fiscal year 1977 involved 24 community colleges in New York state and…

Under a mandate by the board of trustees, ad hoc committees at each of the nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District plus a district-wide committee were established to find methods to maximize the utilization of existing resources for counseling and guidance services. The colleges' recommendations highlighted the following…

Student personnel professionals need to re-orient their perspectives regarding traditional higher education philosophy, to seek out new action-oriented involvement in a broader realm of human development and to define new roles for themselves within lifelong learning. The first realm of involvement suggests modification and/or addition of student…

This practitioner's manual for student personnel workers represents the composite thinking and mutual agreement of all those working in student services in the 27 community colleges in Washington state. It presents ideal philosophies, goals, objectives, functions, and staffing patterns for the administration of student services and for each of…

This report analyzes the literature related to student services in higher education for the period January - July, 1970. Significant documents are reviewed, major developments discussed, and implications and applications for practice drawn. The paper is divided into four sections: (1) Student Behavior; (2) Student Services; (3) Personnel; and (4)…

The purpose of this model is the implementation of a multi-faceted Family Involvement-Communication System (FICS) which has as its major thrust the involvement of the family as active partners in school experiences. The model provides training and experiences. The model provides training and experiences for teachers, principals, parents, and…

Presents two articles describing objectives for the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) in developmental terms emphasizing intellectual maturity, professional life-styles and values, and professional growth. Looks at future trends affecting student affairs and advocates systematic confrontation of these forces through staff development…

Concerns about enhancing availability and access to mental health services in schools range from sparse resources to the proliferation of piecemeal and overspecialized interventions arising from categorical funding. This paper discusses such concerns and stresses that they must be addressed from a perspective that fully appreciates the degree to…

During the period that student services evolved into a profession, it articulated a set of core values that are still intact. However, no one has explored how these values inform staffing practices in student affairs. Accordingly, the effects of these core values on student affairs staffing patterns are examined in this text. The volume targets…

A survey of (N=423) community colleges showed 44 percent had human development/human relations classes. Results found a strong impact on improving self-concept, and modest impact associated with increasing retention and student employability. Little improvement of opportunity for student input into curriculum development was noted. (JAC)

Examines the effectiveness of a cable television system established in a university residence hall designed to address the specific needs of the student residents, the university, and the community. Describes student participation in programing and opportunities for educational experience. Suggests clearly defined objectives and examination of…