Dealing specifically with curfew regulations, this study concludes that repressive rules have little positive value. (Author)

This investigation revealed that there is a difference in academic achievement among the transfer categories, regional, outside, native, as well as the sex and classification categories. These differences still exist when the groups are equated for ability. Results suggest that the three types should be treated as distinct groups in enrollment…

California State College at Los Angeles has merged the once separate counseling and placement functions into an integral service center that combines academic and personal counseling with vocational orientation. The author describes the new organization. (Author/BY)

Suggests that student personnel services could be expanded to provide employee assistance programs for college faculty and staff. Outlines steps to implement an EAP including planning, organizing, budgeting, staffing, directing, and evaluating. Suggests more effective use of campus resources to preserve human resources. (JAC)

Surveyed members of the Southern College Personnel Association (N=354) to determine characteristics of compensation (salary, sources, contract periods, and fringe benefits). Presents descriptive data as to salaries, respondent characteristics, primary functional responsibilities, and states of student affairs professionals. (RC)

Boundary-spanning work occurs when persons are members of two or more groups. This article outlines the functions of boundary roles in organizations and discusses deleterious and beneficial consequences of engaging in boundary-spanning activity. (Author)

A scenario based on the premise that the role of student affairs within colleges and universities will remain unchanged in the future. If it is not plausible, it is because maintenance of such a role is not possible, given projected changes and current developments in society and higher education. (Author)

The Association of College and University Housing Officers Internship Program provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain experience in the fields of college and university housing and residential life. Application, selection, remuneration, and other benefits of the program are discussed and the program is evaluated. (Author/BEF)

The conceptual, theoretical, and empirical bases for the ecosystem perspective are identified and related to the implementation of ecosystem assessment and design projects. (Author)

This article presents a review of each stage of the ecosystem redesign process and looks at present needs and future directions for the ecosystem perspective. (Author)

Focuses on what can be done when a program fails. What are the causes for failure? What elements must be considered in the decision process? What strategies can be employed to recycle resources into more productive activities? What alternatives are available to aid in program repair or rejuvenation? (Author)

Discusses the development and maintenance of a competent student affairs staff. A brief review is made of the trends in higher education. Current competencies of most student affairs professionals and the status of graduate student personnel preparation programs in meeting these needs are discussed. (Author)

Presents a classification system for freshman orientation courses formulated from reviews of current practices of colleges and universities. Characteristic features and analogous programs are presented as a descriptive guide and planning tool for student personnel staff who must respond to changing needs of freshman and their interface with…

For an admissions person to be truly professional he must be taught to acquire the special skills and knowledge needed to be effective. Training must encompass the three C's of Admissions--Counseling, Communications, and Community. (Author)