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Direct linkCoomes, Michael D.; DeBard, Robert – New Directions for Student Services, 2004
This chapter establishes the conceptual framework for understanding the Millennial generation by presenting a theoretical model of generational succession that demonstrates the value of studying how the values of one generation interact with and are influenced by others.
Descriptors: College Students, Population Growth, Social Influences, College Environment
Coomes, Michael D. – New Directions for Student Services, 2004
Generations are shaped by history and embedded in culture. This chapter explores how history and popular culture can be useful lenses for understanding generations.
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Popular Culture, United States History, World History
Peer reviewedCoomes, Michael D. – New Directions for Student Services, 2000
Enrollment management has become an increasingly important function for colleges. Article focuses on the roles federal student aid legislation, changing student demographics, and research on college impact have played in shaping the concept of enrollment management. Colleges and public policymakers should not forget the original goal of student…
Descriptors: College Admission, College Students, Educational Finance, Enrollment Management
Peer reviewedRusso, Joseph A.; Coomes, Michael D. – New Directions for Student Services, 2000
Reviews issues involved in shaping institutional financial aid policy, including tuition discounting, student aid packaging policy, and merit scholarships. States policymakers cannot ignore the trend towards reducing public subsidies. Suggests colleges and policymakers: (1) develop new ways to make college more affordable; (2) give families…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Enrollment Management, Financial Needs, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCoomes, Michael D. – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Examines the development of federal efforts that have shaped the interaction between colleges and students. Offers a historical overview combined with the major themes of the day, such as equalization of opportunity; student equity, access, and choice; paradoxical demands; the federal role; and outcomes of federal involvement. (Includes 53…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Court Litigation, Educational Environment
Peer reviewedCoomes, Michael D.; Hossler, Donald – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Defines the policy process in which a set of actions that start with an idea results in programs that carry out that idea. Offers suggestions on how campus administrators can shape the development of educational policy. Examines the relationship between policy and politics, along with a discussion of different policy formulation mechanisms.…
Descriptors: College Administration, Educational Policy, Government School Relationship, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCoomes, Michael D.; Gehring, Donald D. – New Directions for Student Services, 1994
Offers a selection of annotated resources that will be helpful to student affairs practitioners as they seek to learn more about the policy process and continue to monitor federal interventions into campus affairs. Covers case studies, the policy process, legal resources, and legislative resources. (Includes an index and an appendix listing…
Descriptors: College Administration, Educational Policy, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
