August 1, 2009

Student Affairs Leader - August 1, 2009 - Full Issue PDF

Serving Veterans through Learning Communities
When veterans struggle in college, we should focus not on changing the veteran but on changing the environment, says John Schupp, founder and director of Cleveland State University’s Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran (SERV) program.

News Capsules
Deans oppose counsel in disciplinary hearings; Fraternity hazing and alcohol use incidents; Roommates and diversity

FERPA and Law Enforcement Records
What type of student records can we share with campus police, and what records can campus police share with other law enforcement agencies?

Mandated Programming Instead of Mandated Therapy?
Educational programming is frequently mandated for students involved in alcohol offenses on campus. Could it also be helpful for students whose behavior indicates that they're at risk for harming themselves or others?

Why College? Answers for and from Student Affairs
By Kathleen Manning
What is college? Why should I attend? These are questions that we as student affairs educators should be prepared to answer from our unique teaching and learning perspective.