April 15, 2009

Student Affairs Leader - April 15, 2009 - Full Issue PDF
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Planning Facilities for a Safer Campus
Although institutions are rightfully concerned about their facilities’ impact on the environment, they don’t always pay enough attention to the role these facilities play in safety and security.

News Capsules
Textual harassment; Stalking victims’ perceptions of law enforcement; Push for passports; Men’s perceptions of women’s heavy drinking; Thefts from student apartments; Duke, insurer fight over lacrosse case settlements

Behavioral Intervention Teams: Four Frequently Asked Questions
More and more campuses are forming behavioral intervention teams to identify and coordinate their responses to at-risk students. But most of these teams are young, and many questions remain, ranging from simple questions, such as “Who should be on the team?” to more complex questions, such as “How do we get the rest of the campus to buy in to what we’re doing?”

Create Better Financial Services for Better Retention Rates
In response to the struggling economy, higher education institutions should improve their financial services and offer more flexible payment plans to students and their families.

When a New President Comes to Campus: The Role of Student Affairs
Q: The governing board at my institution has just hired a new president. As a student affairs leader, what should I do?