This document sets forth a philosophical basis for student personnel programs in Illinois community colleges, and describes the activities and functions of student development specialists working within a student personnel services model derived from the philosophical premises. The resultant "student development" model reflects a recognition of the fact that the community colleges are community-based, opportunity and goal oriented, and emphasize the integration of learning and living. Consequently, student personnel services must be an integral part of the educational process and active in facilitating the total human development of its clientele, rather than simply focusing on the "student part" of the individual. Professional counseling is the key element in student development. It must be integrated with other campus activities, must maximize a student's chances to reach his potential, focusing on educational, personal, social and vocational development, and, being student centered, must take into account the interests, aptitudes, needs, values and potential of the student. Comprehensive counseling should include goal setting, personal assessment, development of change strategies, strategy implementation, evaluation, and recycling of the whole process for each student. (JDS)