This study of African American student affairs administrators at predominantly White institutions (PWIs) derives four strategies that leaders at PWIs may consider when attempting to retain this population: communicate and integrate a philosophy of fairness into the campus environment; develop or support mentoring opportunities; empower African…

This article reports themes that emerged from interviews with 16 senior student affairs officers following the September 11th tragedies. Themes related to personal and professional reactions to the terrorist attacks are discussed. The authors focus on the stated desire of several SSAOs to compartmentalize their reactions and the possible…

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires that states inform institutions of higher education when a registered sex offender enrolls or is employed at the institution. This article reviews the history and requirements of the act and explores issues that this new law will raise for student affairs professionals. (Contains 17 references.) (GCP)

A person's identity is closely tied to what he or she does professionally. This qualitative inquiry explores the perceptions of eight student affairs practitioners in relation to the development of their professional identities. The influences of pre-graduate, graduate, and post-graduate school experiences were elicited. Implications for fostering…

At a predominantly White institution 118 African American students completed the Racial Identity Attitude Scale to assess the effects of racial identity on grade point average and students' psychological sense of belonging on campus. The results of the study indicated that academic achievement was not related to any of the racial identity…

The Women's Institute for Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) was developed to prepare female students for professional endeavors by empowering them with the skills necessary to make them effective leaders. The authors investigated the impact of W.I.L.D., a seven-module intervention, on females' leadership skills awareness. The intervention was…

This article provides an introduction to the concept of community. The article begins with a definition of Student Affairs' Community, outcomes of community development, and provides a supporting framework upon which to establish and maintain community. It also includes essential commitments that campuses must make to create campus community.…

Asserts that the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler should be used as a foundational theory for student affairs work. The success of community building programs is explained and the concepts of Individual Psychology are summarized. Also asserts that the current drive to develop programs to develop community on college campuses is firmly rooted…

Campus environments easily impact the ability of higher education professionals to establish campus community. Campus buildings, settings, and environment are important aspects of the development and maintenance of community. This article provides an introduction to environmental impact and one institution's approach in redesigning their Greek…

Examines the relationship between sense of community as perceived by freshman African American students at predominantly White public institutions and the intent of these students to re-enroll. Findings indicate that students who did not intend to re-enroll had a significantly lower mean College and University Community Inventory score on one…

Examines what participation in a first-year residential learning community means to students 2-3 years after their involvement in the program. Results showed that participants valued greatly their involvement and can articulate how it helped them succeed. Most recall the sense of community that existed, the personal growth they experienced, their…

This article describes one institution's efforts to improve the sense of campus community. Two years ago, the institution determined that this was a key to achieving the campus's goal of improving retention. The article details the planning process, examples of projects, and assessments. The report discusses how goals were achieved or not…

With the technology revolution, the importance of creating a sense of community in the learning environment is as significant as ever. This article shares the lessons learned in developing and teaching a multicultural counseling course via distance and distributed education. The authors discuss strategies for integrating and fostering a sense of…

At George Mason University, the University Life office charged a university-wide committee to improve the coherence and coordination of collaborative programming. By designing and funding more diverse programming, the University Life office offers programs that are more inclusive of the campuses ethnic and cultural subgroups. Article provides an…

Higher education professionals continue to seek ways to improve campus community. It is imperative that individuals know their responsibilities as student affairs professionals and their roles within this process. This article provides examples of best practices in community development, ideas for practice, and a glimpse into the future of…