July 15, 2006

Student Affairs Leader - July 15, 2006 - Full Issue PDF
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Responding to Student Facebook Troubles
More than 7 million students at more than 2,600 U.S. college campuses have profiles on Facebook. Not all of these students, of course, are using the technology wisely or appropriately. So how should campuses respond? A director of judicial affairs suggests creating a five-step plan of action.

On-Campus Reports
Senator calls Education Department's enforcement of the Clery Act 'embarassingly defective'; Students sign up for new digital forensics programs; State-by-state data on student aid denials; States support student background checks; more

Resources
Fostering students’ personal and social responsibility; Revised higher education standards

Student Mental Health, Diminishing Resources: Two Major Challenges for Urban Community Colleges
At all types of higher education institutions, students are straining campus mental health resources by presenting more frequent or complex mental health concerns. The situation can be even more challenging at urban community colleges, which serve students who don’t always have the resources to address mental health issues on their own. In addition, community colleges don’t always have the resources to provide the services these students need, especially when faced with staff and budget cuts.

Planning for Parents as Allies in Student Development
Parents can be some of our best allies in helping students develop and succeed, says Marjorie Savage, parent program director at the University of Minnesota. However, that won’t happen unless we plan services that help us work with—instead of against—students’ families.