January 1, 2007

Student Affairs Leader - January 1, 2006 - Full Issue PDF
…

Case Study: Making Commuters a Priority
Many research studies show that an engaged student is a retained student. But commuters, because of their transience, are difficult to connect with programs and resources. How do you engage these students without leaving them feeling like they’re being smothered?

Developing a Student Athlete Support Program
Although student-athletes often have college experiences distinct from other students, not all institutions adequately address the pressures their student-athletes face.

On-Campus Reports
Admission applicant background checks; Students protest decision not to fire RA for racial slurs; Student IDs now harder to fake; more

OCR Examines Sexual Assault Response Policy
Ohio State University’s handling of sexual assault and harassment cases is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The review was launched last month in response to a complaint filed by students and their advocates.

Planning a Surprise Scholarship Award
Planning a scholarship ceremony is nothing new for most colleges and universities, but what if the recipients did not apply for the scholarship or even know they were in the running?

NSSE Highlights Distance Education Students
For the first time since its inception, the National Survey of Student Engagement takes an in-depth look at distance-education students this year. Some of the findings confirm what many distance-education professionals already know about their students. However, the results also indicate some interesting differences between distance and traditional students and where they are most likely to engage with their institutions.