May 1, 2008

Student Affairs Leader - May 1, 2008 - Full Issue PDF
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Media and the Community College: Suggestions for Fostering a Healthy Relationship
By Jeffrey Ross and Jann M. Contento
A recent spate of articles in local and national news media concerning the potential sale of Rio Salado Community College (Arizona) has prompted our consideration of the media’s perception of community college culture. As longtime community college employees, we began to wonder what it is about the American community college that begs journalistic scrutiny.

News Capsules
We may receive only a small percentage of the marketing materials that you receive about new campus security tools, but we receive plenty, and they seem to run the range between gimmicky and useful.

Take the Clery Act Quiz
By Brett A. Sokolow
The original Clery Act Quiz was published by CS&SD in 2000. This is an updated and expanded version. The answers to these questions are given according to the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM). NCHERM is not affiliated with, and does not speak for, the U.S. Department of Education, which has the final say on Clery Act compliance.

Q&A - Helping Faculty Members with Disruptive Students
Q. I’m a dean of students at a large public university. Recently, I’ve had several conversations with faculty members who are struggling with disruptive students. What are your thoughts on how we can take a proactive role to help faculty members?