The author bases his discussion on the assumption that educational institutions have a role to play in drug education and that educators stand in a key position to understand and cope with drug-use phenomena in the youth subculture. (Author)

This article is an attempt to diagnose basic issues of concern to students and to suggest new alternative programs for the future of student personnel based on the needs suggested by this diagnosis. (Author)

Presents results of a career path study of graduates (N=111) of two student personnel preparation programs. Changes in reasons for leaving a position were noted with the greatest shift beginning as individuals left their third position. Findings are discussed in terms of recruiting middle-management student affairs professionals. (JAC)

Examined turnover among chief student affairs officers (CSAO) from 1974-1981. Analyzed annual and aggregate turnover data of higher education institutions. A comparison with three other administrative positions, chief executive officer, chief academic officer, and chief business officer, indicated CSAO's have the second highest turnover rate. (RC)

Describes development of an instrument to define and evaluate certain aspects of the model and assess its use. Levels of implementation were significantly lower than levels of agreement with the model. Differences could not be attributed to student/staff ratio, or the training and experience of the student personnel administrator. (JAC)

Counselors with nonadequate, self-help networks experienced more on-the-job stress, perceived the university as being less supportive, and identified more conflict of role definition. Counselors preferred to rely primarily on themselves for support when experiencing stress but would turn to family members or work associates. (Author)

A survey of professional staff members in a state-wide community college system indicates wide spread support for both student development theory and for an instructional role for student affairs professionals. Colleagues in many professional positions are ready to give serious consideration to the implementation of student development. (Author)

The camera can be a complementary evaluation tool for evaluations of student affairs programs. It is particularly suitable for evaluations designed to portray programs. It has potential as an evocative aid and can clearly be used in reporting results. (Author)

The ecosystem approach to environmental assessment in residence halls has been applied twice at Arizona State University and once at Indiana University. The process by which the model was applied at those two universities is discussed in this article. (Author)

Sources of reading concerning ecosystem theory and applications are identified and abstracted. (Author)

Presents a model for generating knowledge that will allow the student personnel workers to understand and to intervene in environments they consider important. Examples of created knowledge are presented. (Author)

Suggests eleven steps for the adviser of a student business organization in developing a program of work so that students (1) learn the management-by-objectives approach to planning and evaluating, (2) are involved in committees, (3) use principles of delegation, (4) base the budget on the planned activities, and (5) record chapter activities. (MF)

Shifting national trends pose new problems and opportunities for guidance and admissions counselors facing the 1980s. The counselors' responses, finding new expressions for their continuing mission, can be valuable to higher education and society. (Author)