March 15, 2005

National On-Campus Report March 15, 2005 full issue PDF
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Students Take Alcohol Cues from State Culture
State alcohol laws—and the drinking habits of its non-student residents—shape college student drinking practices, a new study suggests.

Using Talk, Not Trials, to Aid Student Ethical Growth
An adversarial, trial-like disciplinary process isn’t necessary to encourage students’ ethical development and protect your institution from litigation, says the director of judicial programs at a large state university.

Student Culture
Sororities Take Off at Harvard; Bored Students Play Wal-Mart Games; Date-Rape Drug Hoax Resurfaces on Internet; College Women Join ‘Team Pink’

On-Campus Reports
Christian Fraternity, UNC Can't Agree; UO Says No to 'Support Our Troops' Magnet; Students Could Get Refunds for Teachers' Bad English; Duke Neighbors Hope to Buy Problem Rentals; Updates: Art and Expression

Resources
Gender Differences in Completion Rates; National Social Norms Conference; Meningitis Vaccination Recommendation