John Gardner reflects on everything from current efforts to improve the first-year experience to the assessment movement, student expectations of college, professional preparation for student affairs, and more. (Author)

Presents an interview with George Kuh, who has been a leading proponent of focusing attention on the nature of the undergraduate experience--particularly the degree to which students are meaningfully engaged in a variety of educationally purposeful activities that enhance their learning and success. (GCP)

Although binge drinking remains a major problem on college campuses, it is unclear what causes students to binge. Without this understanding, approaches to addressing binge drinking can only be superficial. This article investigates how students' living environments affect their drinking behavior. (GCP)

Erik Weinhenmayer, the first blind man to reach the summit of Mount Everest, shares what he has learned about teamwork, leadership, and overcoming limitations. (GCP)