November 1, 2009

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Students and Service: Who Participates and Why
Why do students participate in service, and what do they get out of it? Who is more likely to participate and reap larger benefits?

News Capsules
Student cleanliness and residence hall rooms; Recent student-related policy changes; Online magazine for college women; Incoming students learn CPR; Division III student-athlete graduation rates

Preparing to Serve Chronically Ill Students
A growing number of college students are living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, lupus, the lingering effects of cancer treatment, and mental illness. Are we prepared to serve them?

Fostering Faculty Participation in Programming
By Kathleen Manning
Our expert columnist debunks five myths that stand in the way of getting more faculty participation in student affairs programming.

Must Officials Report Undocumented Students?
If a college official learns that a student is undocumented, is he or she required to report it to the U.S. government? No, says a higher education law expert.

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