The "Student Alcohol Questionnaire" was administered to a sample of community college students (N=140) with the goal of developing new practices, techniques and programming for statewide community college student alcohol education. Frequency and quantity of drinking and problems resulting from drinking are discussed; recommendations are…

Uses a national sample of 27,811 undergraduate students who had completed the American College Testing College Outcomes Survey to evaluate the effects of the college environment on academic and intellectual development and to compare the outcomes for adult learners with those for younger students. Comparisons revealed that adults reported slightly…

Examines the impact of service participation on undergraduate student development based on data collected from 3450 students attending 42 institutions with federally funded community service programs. Results indicate that participating in service during the undergraduate years substantially enhances the students' academic development, life skill…

The current case law that impacts search and seizure decision making is presented as it is interpreted in matters of policy and procedure in university-owned housing. Implications for the practice of student affairs are discussed as they affect a university's ability both to provide an academic environment and to protect the rights of residents as…

Examines the relationship between psychosocial development and racial identity of 250 black traditional-aged undergraduate college students. Results suggest that practitioners should be mindful of possible group differences when applying student development theories to black students. (Author/MKA)

Normative data on the College Adjustment Scales (CAS) were gathered from university counseling center clients. Counseling center clients differed significantly from two nonclient student comparison groups, especially in reported problems with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Undergraduate and graduate students also differed on most CAS…

Examines coping responses in a female college population by focusing on a common definable stressful situation experienced by all students: final exam week. Identifies the coping responses that differentiate between freshmen students and the more experienced juniors and seniors. (MKA)

Utilized telephone interviewing methods to gather needs assessment information from a group of college students with disabilities. Interviewees responded that professors had limited understanding of students with disabilities. They also stressed the importance of respect, confidentiality, and professors' belief in students' ability to succeed.…

Study comparing self-reported alcohol-use patterns and the personal beliefs and expectancies about alcohol use of 385 fraternity and sorority members and 1,518 non-Greek-affiliated college students found alcohol use higher among Greek-affiliated students and highest at private parties. Peer norms and perceived benefits predicted use levels. (EMK)

Tracked the effects of general stress, depression, and anxiety on college students' (N=94) strategies for coping with perceived demands during the first year of a two-year program. Implications for student support services are discussed. (EMK)

Compared career maturity levels of students with (n=44) and without (n=31) disabilities. Results indicate that many disabled students are not fully aware of the impact that their disabilities have on career development. Students with physical disabilities were better able than those with learning disabilities to describe the impact on career…

"Depth interviews" reveal the development of autonomy to be a complex process characterized by a network of interrelated life experiences in multiple domains. Relational, personal, and educational events influence the pace and direction of developing autonomy. Six themes emerging from the data are discussed and related to developmental theories…

Survey of college students who managed credit cards wisely and those who did not (N=310), revealed that responsible users were more likely to have acquired credit cards before matriculating in college. Discusses implications for future personal-debt management and for institutions of higher education with regard to credit-card vendors. (EMK)

Explores personal and institutional factors associated with professional status, job satisfaction, career patterns, and professional preparation of law-school placement officers (N=127). Compares law school graduates with non-graduates; discusses career implications arising from professional placement. (EMK)

Explores the associations between romantic relationship status and intimacy development during students' (N=297) first semester of college. Examines the relationship of intimacy development to psychological well-being and discusses implications for interventions. (EMK)