The soul expressed in a college's traditions is the constant amidst radically changing equipment, techniques, styles, and individuals. The essential college or university is the sum of all the people who have made it--its traditions built on good times, pranks, friendships, serious concerns, devotion to something beyond one's self. (MLW)

For student personnel administrators who must be concerned with protests and demonstrations on campus, the threat of disruptions of intercollegiate athletic programs and events will continue to exist. But the threat will come from small numbers of students who are highly charged on this issue, not from the majority who are either favorable or…

Describes approaches for obtaining and evaluating information on the aspects and effects of the college environment. (HS)

A qualified conclusion of the study is that undecided students are less satisfied with the college environment in terms of the measures used in this study than were decided students. (Author)

C. Robert Pace's College and University Environment Scales (CUES) was adminstered to seven groups at a small, private, non-denominational liberal arts college for women located in the Midwest. Differing environmental perceptions found among groups is discussed. (AD)

The teacher in the city junior college and the urban student need a close working relationship. (IR)

Spirit of place educates more than any of the separate parts of the college environment. (Editor)

Achieving the increasingly complex objectives characteristic of today's junior college requires a professional staff that is highly specialized, yet is capable of encouraging wide participation by those affected in the problem-solving activities of the organization. Overspecialization without a related concern for a team approach will, in the long…

Presents brief interrelated case studies of how environmental modifications were used by a college alcohol prevention project to: change marketing and service policies of a student-oriented bar; alter the sales practices of a campus bookstore concerning alcohol paraphernalia; and develop a campaign with the goal of reducing risk factors related to…

Sought to determine the definition of the word "tolerance" as used within a Canadian university's mission statement. Gauged the climate of tolerance within this university and connected it to sociocultural challenges faced by similar universities. The qualitative case study explored tolerance through the experiences of administrators,…

The rate at which violence is escalating on college campuses is a major concern for higher education. This study discusses the ways violence affects students, identifies programs for targeting prevention and management of campus violence, and suggests reasons why it occurs. (Contains 18 references.) (GCP)

Examines how it easy for people to overlook small successes when they are overwhelmed by and preoccupied with large projects and goals. Explores the concept of "small wins" in organizational theory, which have the potential to become a prominent part of institutional culture and impact organizational behavior and change. (GCP)

Designing buildings that incorporate and integrate a number of departments and functions is one way that colleges and universities are balancing financial challenges and facility needs. These buildings can transform the campus, but they require planning and coordination from a carefully assembled design team. (Contains 18 references.) (Author)

The September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States had an impact on everyone across the nation, and certainly included college campuses. This article addresses campus responses targeted at students and identifies future implications. (Contains 20 references.) (Author)

Examined relationship between Academic Comfort (AC) scale and other Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory scales. Findings from 223 university students revealed significant positive relationship between AC and all parts (like) and negative relationship between AC and all parts (dislike), suggesting that career clients who are comfortable in academic…