Describes core practices of planning for the future that can be employed by college union staffs: assessing one's outlook, environmental scanning, scenarios planning, broadening perspectives, searching for opportunities, and continuously innovating. (EV)

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) has become increasingly popular on the campuses of American colleges and universities. In this paper, the characteristics of GHB and the effects of both voluntary and involuntary abuse are described. Further, implications for prevention efforts related to involuntary GHB ingestion and GHB-facilitated rape are…

Describes how one university responded to the need to create specific ways in which student affairs professionals and faculty develop shared goals by developing program which used a retreat format. Actions taken as a result of the retreat are listed, including financial rewards to outstanding faculty advisors and a training program for academic…

Surveyed 20 chief housing officers to determine what influence selected economic and organizational variables will have on business environment in which student housing officers will operate during the 1990s. Compared survey results to results of similar survey conducted in 1982. Environment foreseen by respondents was one of manageable…

Presents interview with Jack Shingleton, recipient of the College Placement Council's 1987 Outstanding Professional Award. Interview reviews Shingleton's career at Michigan State University, discusses his biggest challenge as placement director, and describes his views on the significant issues facing the field. (ABL)

Examined perceptions of student affairs professionals about the importance of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing essential values to student affairs work. Findings from 68 student affairs professionals revealed that respondents regarded aesthetics, altruism, community, equality, freedom, human dignity, justice, and truth as essential…

To ascertain the knowledge level and congruent practices among public college and university student-personnel administrators relating to reported court decisions based on the First Amendment religious clauses, questionnaires were sent to a sample of 250 administrators. Responses from 169 (68%) of the administrators are analyzed. (MLF)

Examines research as it relates to policy analysis in general and scholarship award in particular. Defines the characteristics of policy analysis research, supplies basic steps in conducting this research, and provides a policy analysis research case study for discussion. (Author/GCP)

Study develops an instrument to investigate the relationship between the perception of full-time, in-house campus attorneys and chief student affairs administrators concerning their influence in institutional decision-making. Based on results of the study, makes recommendations for collaborative decision making. (Contains 27 references.)…

Reports the results of a national study examining the perceptions, opinions, and level of knowledge of judicial officers regarding student rights and judicial systems in public higher education. Examines student-institutional theories and doctrines and discusses recommendations from judicial officers for future practice. (Contains 21 references…

Argues that Latina college and university students face distinct challenges and barriers to participation in higher education. Explores various Latina student issues including "labeling," barriers, and factors contributing to success. Examines effective strategies for student and academic affairs administrators to support Latina success…

Examines the relationship between psychosocial development and racial identity of 250 black traditional-aged undergraduate college students. Results suggest that practitioners should be mindful of possible group differences when applying student development theories to black students. (Author/MKA)

A computer-assisted literature search identified publications that were written for student-affairs administrators and had as their primary focus lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues. Articles were reviewed in chronological order to identify themes and transitions. Recommendations for authors interested in advancing this literature are offered. (EMK)

This ACPA presidential address from 1961 comments upon the current and complex situation of student personnel work in the American college and university. Explores characteristics of student personnel workers that should be identified and nurtured so that they will thrive well into the future. (GCP)

Originally published in January 1972, examines the university and its relationships with students in light of experiences of members of a student personnel staff responsible for research on students. Presents a formulation of principles and a list of recommendations relevant for those in the university working directly with students. (GCP)