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May 15, 2006
| Student Affairs Leader May 15, 2006 full issue PDF … |
| Study Examines the Impact of the ‘Electronic Tether’ Preliminary findings from a new study indicate that there is indeed an “electronic tether” between parents and first-semester, traditional-age students. Further, the study suggests that the tether not only affects students’ development into adulthood but also their academic development. The findings also have implications for how institutions approach student academic honesty issues. |
| On-Campus Reports Facebook photos lead to student president's dismissal; Athletic department considers pulling season tickets from rowdy fans; Student fight for cage-free eggs stalls; Community college bans MySpace use; more |
| Ombuds Help Students Tap into Campus Resources More than 200 campuses have instituted at least one ombudsman position. In addition to helping faculty and staff resolve employment concerns, an ombudsman helps students navigate the resources available to them on campus. |
| Student Employees Turn Around Event Attendance Student attendance at college and university events across the country is mixed, with many educational institutions reporting declining student interest and low turnout. The problem has been addressed successfully at a small college in Vermont by putting a diverse group of students directly in charge of selecting, organizing, and coordinating the events. |
