October 15, 2009

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Transcript Puts Out-of-Classroom Learning on Record
By Therese Kattner
Robert Morris University now has a centralized place to recognize and record students’ participation in out-of-classroom, cocurricular learning activities: the Student Engagement Transcript, or SET.

How to Weave Civic Engagement into Student Affairs Practices
Our August 15 issue featured an interview with Dr. Barbara Jacoby, who spoke about why campuses should use civic engagement practices both inside and outside of the classroom. Now we turn to specific advice on how to do so.

Facing the Unique Supervisory Challenges of the Residential Director
When even a single resident assistant receives inadequate supervision, the residents of an entire hall can suffer.

News Capsules
Study shows little change at ‘heavy-drinking’ campuses; Student civic development and well-being grants; Study abroad diversity increases; Example of alcohol-free programming; Stadium alcohol plan revised

Student Affairs and the ‘Need versus Merit’ Debate
Although student affairs leaders may not make the policy on awarding need-based financial aid versus merit aid, they certainly should be active participants in the debate.

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