August 1, 2006

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Three Steps to Creating Student Development Training Initiatives for Campus Police
Most campus police or public safety departments would benefit from student development training, says the retired public safety director of a private college in Tennessee.

Tips on Creating a Bystander Action Campaign
The University of New Hampshire wanted to supplement its efforts to reduce violence against women with a new campaign to encourage students to act when they see trouble. As a result, UNH developed a series of four posters telling students that it’s OK to step in and say something when they see behavior toward women that doesn’t seem safe. “Know your power,” the posters read. “Step in, speak up. You can make a difference.”

On-Campus Reports
Student newspaper editor suspects administrators of removing issues from newsstands; Meningitis vaccines could be hard to come by in fall; Parent orientations expand; More female college students than male admit to abusing partners

Comprehensive Approach Makes Good Retention Program Great
Over the past decade, the University of Connecticut has transformed a good student success program to one of the best in the country. It’s resulted in some outstanding increases in retention, class rank, SAT scores, minority retention and graduation rates, total applications, out-of-state applications, and four- and six-year graduation rates.

‘Lovesickness’ Overlooked in Student Suicide Prevention
When considering how to prevent suicide among traditional-age students, many colleges and universities are overlooking an important facet—difficulties in intimate relationships, more commonly known as “lovesickness.”