November 15, 2009

Student Affairs Leader - November 15, 2009 - Full Issue PDF
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New Deanship Recognizes the Importance of Student Engagement
By Therese Kattner
Institutions are beginning to create jobs that recognize by name the importance of student engagement in and out of the classroom.

Capsules
College gambling task force recommendations; Healthy parent-student interactions; Mental health and alcohol abuse conferences; Campus suicide prevention website; Report on student civic engagement

Preventing and Responding to Student Conduct Issues Abroad
Student affairs and study-abroad educators must pool their knowledge to create health and safety policies and procedures--particularly student codes of conduct--that address the unique situations facing students abroad.

Issues to Consider If Financial Support Returns
Q: With the economy turning around, when do you think we can return to “normal” operations?