September 15, 2009

Student Affairs Leader - September 15, 2009 - Full Issue PDF
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Time to Retire ‘Helicopter Parent’?
It would be tempting to think that after years of use, “helicopter parent” is ready to be retired. But some parent program directors say that the term and its siblings have retained their power to be hurtful and unhelpful.

News Capsules
H1N1 campus preparedness and response guide; Locking classrooms from the inside; Updated alcohol risk assessment guide; Students and emotional and physical violence

The Benefits of Collaborating with Study Abroad
A student affairs-study abroad collaboration is particularly important for the health and safety of traveling students.

Five Ways to Improve the Transfer Student Experience
Unfortunately, transfer students are often an afterthought as institutions plan each year for newly entering students.