Community is most meaningful as it has an impact on the lives of all its members, so exhilarating because it is seldom experienced in an educational setting. Hopefully, the focus of education could be "learning how to live" not just "learning how to make a living". (Author)

Further replication using other test instruments and measured variables is suggested, but the results of two studies appear to support the view that providing rational ideas fosters mental health while providing psychodynamic insight does not. (Author)

All U.S. teacher education institutions were surveyed regarding whether they presently used a salary scale, collective bargaining, a merit plan to determine salary, tenure, promotion and/or retention. Respondents also indicated whether student evaluations, peer evaluations, or administrative evaluations were used in making these decisions. (Author)

Work has become monotonous and there is a need for educational programs to help individuals to better know how to utilize their leisure time to add meaning and perspective to their lives. This discussion was undertaken to develop an outline for such an educational program, especially for informal youth programs. (Author)

The success of higher education depends upon its steering clear of political involvements, but in Latin America this appears to be different. There institutions of higher learning are inextricably wedded to politics and political movements. This article reviews and analyzes higher education and politics in Latin America. (Author)

Surveyed college students' (N=180) knowledge of the effects of alcohol. The collaborative effort between a university counseling center and health center showed that while 70 percent of the students rated themselves as informed drinkers, their answers were less accurate. The study also provided a model of innovative collaboration. (JAC)

Discusses the characteristics of small colleges, which comprise over half the American postsecondary institutions. Describes the advantages of attending a small college and discusses student development as it relates to a small college setting. Challenges facing the small college are outlined, and goals and suggestions are offered. (Author/JAC)

Surveyed college chief fiscal officers (N=115) to study the state of student/college legal relationships. Results indicated student activity fees are mandatory in over 85 percent of responding institutions and are usually established without student participation. Several court cases concerning the legal aspects of student activity fees are…

Investigated types of self-reported problems encountered by college students (N=151) on academic probation. Suggests that institutions of higher education examine education, financial, social and personal factors which contribute to academic difficulty and begin to develop programs which lessen attrition, particularly in the area of adjustment to…

Claims that before adult learners set goals and begin their transition to higher education, they need to carve out a sense of personal identity which includes their new role as students. Reviews developmental theories and urges college personnel to use these theories to foster support programs for adult students. (RJM)

Reviews the literature regarding older, or nontraditionally aged, students at four-year institutions. Looks at definitions for older students, trends in the older student population, older student development theory, older student issues, and outlines the Contact, Listening, Assessment, Information, Resources, and Efficiency (CLAIRE) model of…

Examines the lack of minorities within student affairs' offices and the problems that arise due to this deficiency. Outlines strategies that student affairs professionals can use to recruit and retain new professionals, such as examining the hiring process, reeducating current professionals, and making curricular additions to students affairs…

Reviews the literature available on college students' sexual behaviors with regard to AIDS. Includes information about condom use, students' knowledge and behavior, and gender and ethnic differences regarding sexual behavior. Describes elements used for college and university programs and provides implications for practice. (RJM)

Interviewed students (N=17) following a week-long Alternative Spring Break. Results show that nearly all of the participants experienced social and psychological difficulties while attempting to readjust to campus life. Findings should encourage educators and student affairs professionals to provide extensive reentry programming to support these…

Describes the development of the Georgia Autonomy Scales, an instrument used by student affairs professionals to assess the level of autonomy development of students. Estimates of the instrument's reliability and validity were judged sufficiently high to permit use with groups of students. (MKA)