October 1, 2009

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Getting Rid of ‘Kid’: Promoting Students’ Development through Our Use of Language
By Robin Davenport
It’s no wonder that today’s traditional-age college students feel perfectly at home with being called “kids”: kids typically are cared for and protected. But implicit in this designation is the ability of students to remain dependent and unaccountable for behaviors.

News Capsules
On-campus chickens; NCAA recommends student-athlete sickle-cell tests; Online college fire safety resource; Evaluating substance abuse and violence prevention efforts; Studies on alcohol use and age

Saferide: A Strategy to Address High-Risk Behaviors Associated with Alcohol
By Jesse M. Ketterman and Heather Holmes
The first question often asked about Saferide programs is “What is the difference between Saferide and a ‘drunk bus’?” The answer is simple. A “drunk bus” promotes drinking by taking individuals to and from bars, while Saferide provides rides only to a students' homes.

Campus Law Enforcement Agencies Share Resources
By Dennis R. Black
Concerns about student neighborhood crime, emergency preparedness, and the realities of budget cuts have encouraged separate law enforcement agencies to share resources.

Student Affairs and the Culture of Assessment
By Kathleen Manning
Although many in student affairs would prefer that our work speak for itself, in reality, creating a “culture of evidence” is an essential aspect of successful educational efforts within higher education.

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