April 15, 2008

Student Affiairs Leader - April 15, 2008 - Full Issue PDF
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Designing Freshman Interest Groups
By Gerald Lee Ratliff
Perhaps we can agree that academic and student affairs need to pursue more collaborative partnerships in order to make truly meaningful connections between classroom instruction and student life experiences, particularly in the retention of first-year students.

News Capsules
Perhaps you’ve noticed that two of this issue’s articles focus on counseling center resources. This subject is so pervasive – in our conversations, in the resources we rely on, in our thoughts – that we’re convinced it’s in the air we breathe.

Five Questions about Mental Health Services Every Campus Should Address
By John B. Bishop
In today’s higher education environment, there simply has to be a broader understanding of what a campus counseling center can and cannot be expected to do and of the roles that students and families have in managing health and safety issues.

Managing the Growing Demand for Counseling Services
The demand for counseling services has grown every year on my campus, yet the institutional budget is limited in how it can respond to the need for additional positions and space. I know I’m not the only one with this problem. My current method, which is to say, “I wish I had the budget to add staff,” is wearing thin. Any suggestions?