February 15, 2009

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Student Affairs Administrators and Faculty: Creating Connections
By Thomas E. Miller and Barbara E. Bender
Student affairs administrators often find it challenging to involve and engage faculty members in out-of-class student programs. This article examines nine ways that student affairs can create connections with faculty outside of the classroom.

What Every Alcohol Education Program Should Teach Students
By Brian Van Brunt, Eric Manley, Mary-Jeanne Raleigh, and Perry C. Francis
There are many alcohol education programs available to colleges and universities today. Some focus on the general student population while others focus on high-risk groups or students who already have been sanctioned for alcohol violations. In any case, alcohol programming should assist students in making better, more informed decisions about alcohol consumption (including whether or not they choose to drink).

The Economy and Students
By Arthur Sandeen and Margaret J. Barr
All students have a tendency to feel somewhat insulated from the larger world, but this is one larger world problem that truly is going to be felt on the nation’s college and university campuses. The economic downturn will influence fund-raising, career planning and placement offices, financial aid offices, Greek life, residence hall occupancy, and, in the most severe cases, enrollment. We believe it is important that you recognize the economic conditions faced by students and their families, and we have the following suggestions for you to consider.

‘Rethinking the Drinking Age’ Video Now Available Online
Hundreds of campuses joined Student Affairs Leader on December 12 for our online seminar “The Amethyst Initiative Debate: Rethinking the Drinking Age.” During the live event, presenters John McCardell and Brett Sokolow discussed the potential merits of lowering the minimum legal drinking age. A link is available for readers who did not attend the live event but would like to view a recording of the presentation online at no charge.