AbstractThe disturbed/disturbing student exhibits distressing behavior that raises concerns about his or her personal well‐being and often disrupts the campus community.
AbstractThe student press represents a vital force in post‐secondary education as well as a potent opportunity to teach students personal values and an ethical framework for life. Student affairs professionals can be most effective in performing the unique role of adviser, institutional liaison, and developmental educator.
AbstractPersonalizing the learning process through mentoring‐transcript programs can enhance the individual growth of educators as well as students and contribute to the revitalization of postsecondary institutions.
AbstractMentoring relationships are powerful learning experiences that can enhance the present quality of faculty‐student interactions and humanize the college environment.
AbstractConstructing a developmental transcript stimulates personal growth and the resulting record can be used by students for several productive purposes.
Constantly questioning the college environment, students alternately criticize both involvement and apathy. Although disappointed by the ineffectiveness of student governance, they recognize the merits of participating in institutional decision making.
AbstractMost college students pursue personal development as part of the collegiate experience but choose to ignore those social and political issues they perceive as having little bearing on their personal success.
Perhaps the most dramatized and controversial facet of campus life concerns student behaviors that reflect their personal values and ethics. Sexual relationships, drug usage, and academic honesty are issues that receive considerable public attention and scrutiny.
After integrating the messages from students with the wisdom of expert commentaries, the editors postulate future change strategies within four broad areas of reform.
AbstractToday's students are determined to succeed in school and, in spite of educational obstacles, they take initiative to prepare for personally satisfying and financially rewarding careers.
AbstractStudents claim to appreciate the educational advantages of living in a pluralistic campus environment, yet minority populations are more tolerated than embraced, more feared than understood.