The author concludes that the lack of effectiveness of student personnel services in junior colleges may be a result of an inherent limitation in the historical perspective of services, passive to the overall objectives of the institution. This passivity can be replaced by an active and dynamic conceptualization of behavioral guidance programs.…

The author offers a reorganization of noninstructional services in the university which would remove the dean of students from the traditional disciplinary role to one for which he is more interested and better trained. (BY)

Discusses problems of professional identity, Competence, and involvement in campus activities, all with view toward effecting changes necessary to move ahead with the times. (CJ)

Student personnel services could make a more meaningful contribution to human development. (Editor/IR)

The authors argue the need for disciplinary prosecution resting in the institutional process, rather than in the person of the dean of students. (Author/BY)

The authors contend that school social work must look in new directions which could include expansion of services through selected nonprofessionals, increaded emphasis on concrete assistance, lessening of resistance to the teamwork approach, and greater involvement in curriculum planning and problem solving. (Author)

Indicates briefly that the field of student personnel work is in trouble, has always been in trouble, and will be extinct unless it takes positive action soon. (Author/CJ)

Student personnel workers can prepare the academic community for student participation by: (1) making staff aware of previous examples of participation; (2) creating an atmosphere of trust and good will; (3) refusing to become scapegoats for student disruption; and (4) becoming involved in areas traditionally outside their scope. (CJ)

The concept of the counselor of the future as viewed by this author is not just one person, but the sum responsibilities and characteristics of several kinds of counselors and counseling approaches. (Author/BY)

Personal integrity, honesty and a professional attitude are needed by both recruiters and placement personnel if a better way of reaching, hiring, and motivating our young people is to result. No less important, states the author, is the commitment the students must make to find their own directions. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy with which st student satisfaction through the student's frame of reference. The principal finding was that, in general, these three groups were able to predict student satisfaction with the administration, faculty and students. (Author)

To many students who are in the process of withdrawing, the exit interview is an important and helpful service. It may be the last chance to help or assist the student, and to help him perceive the university as being concerned about him as an individual. Most importantly, the exit interview opens the door for the student to return to college…

A workshop is described which provided the counseling staff with exposure to a group learning experience. This program has potential for growth which warrants its continued consideration. (CJ)

Examined people who earn degrees in Student Personnel/College Student Development and work in settings other than a college campus. Masters and doctoral graduates (N=182) responded to a questionnaire examining demographics, work-related values, opinions about salary, and reasons for career change. Gives recommendations for encouraging continuance…