A study to determine whether labor markets for top-level two-year college administrators are occupational internal labor markets characterized by career lines and fixed, low-level entry positions, is discussed. Characteristics of loosely structured labor markets are described, and a model of administrative careers is proposed as having heuristic…

Reviews pre- and in-service education literature for student affairs, highlighting models of graduate preparation. Emphasizes dual perspectives on in-service education. (Author/NB)

Oxford University's Career Services' director visited career services offices in the United States the summer of 1994. Presents excerpts from his report focusing on alumni services. Examines career services offered to graduates by U.S. universities, and presents proposal for Oxford. (JBJ)

Surveyed student affairs professionals at Catholic colleges/universities to determine whether fact that staff member is not Catholic affects treatment received from others. Findings revealed that between 9% and 30% of the 116 non-Catholic student affairs professionals surveyed felt uncomfortable in variety of situations, and they felt that their…

Administered survey to 160 chief student affairs officers (CSAOs) to determine what competencies top-level student affairs administrators seek when hiring for midlevel positions. Findings revealed uniform agreement among CSAOs that leadership, ability to work well with students, and communication skills were most important competencies. (Author/NB)

Describes model job rotation plan in a college student affairs division in which a staff member (intern) rotates among departments as a staff development opportunity. A 10-year follow-up evaluation underscored the success of the program. Concludes job rotation is not just learning experience, but it is also sharing experience. (Author/ABL)

Proposes a model of organizational structure based on student development theory, organizational development literature, and responses from student personnel leaders. Surveyed 133 chief student affairs officers and national leaders to identify potential contribution that 12 student service areas might make to each of Chickering's 7 developmental…

Provides student affairs practitioners with an understanding of student motivation for involvement in co-curricular activities and a method for facilitating that involvement. Contends that, by designing learning contracts to meet needs of students, practitioners can highlight learning outcomes of co-curricular activities and provide skills for…

Reviews results of studies concerning prevalence of eating disorders among high school and college student populations. Compares results of related studies and offers recommendations to student affairs professionals on how they might provide supportive services for students struggling with eating disorders. (Author/NB)

Presents personal pointers for student affairs practitioners to follow to foster relationships between faculty and student affairs. Considers structural and personal approaches to involving faculty with student affairs and building involving relationships with academic affairs. Cautions student affairs professionals to be aware of changing…

Conducted national survey to examine job search experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual student affairs professionals (n=249). Results revealed that 46% of respondents had directly asked employers about degree of support for sexual minorities in job environment; 63% did not directly disclose their sexual orientation at least until after job…

Provides historical information on student affairs models including student development, student services, and the "Student Learning Imperative." Explains why and how the "Seven Principles of Good Practice for Student Affairs" were established. Describes an incident in which these principles were put into practice. (MKA)

Claims that career center professionals must intensify their involvement with one another. Focuses on how career professionals' work rarely intersects with that of large employers and the need for other collaborations; the value of networking; students' educational goals; job listings; and the necessity of a diverse skill base. (RJM)

Highlights different types of student involvement, summarizes key findings, and identifies significant gaps in research regarding how student involvement on college campuses impacts student development and learning. Suggests that student affairs administrators need to continue the exploration on the importance of college student involvement.…

As a supplement to student development research, reviews clinical psychological research on the concept of purpose in life. Provides implications and recommendations for practice in the higher education setting. Proposes that by encouraging students to identify a purpose in life and assisting them in this process, student affairs practitioners may…