Student Affairs Divisions Research Articles

Use of Student Paraprofessionals in Divisions of College Student Affairs

A stratified random sample of college student affairs divisions was surveyed to assess the depth and breadth of student paraprofessional use. More than 72% of the responding institutions reported having one or more student paraprofessional programs.

Quality Circles

An experimental Quality Circles program was initiated in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Central Florida. The program was set up in conjunction with the Department of Administration, State of Florida. We present an overview of the Quality Circles concept, and our analysis of the results of the experiment at the University of Central Florida.

Recommendations for the future

AbstractAs this sourcebook shows, student paraprofessional programming has seen widespread and significant changes since the early 1970s. However, much work needs to be done if this programming effort is to continue to have a positive impact on institutions of higher education and divisions of student affairs.

Academic advising as student development

AbstractIn order for colleges to have a beneficial impact on the intellectual and personality development of students, academic and student affairs divisions must work collaboratively; academic advising should be the touchstone for their integrated efforts.

The Co-Curricular Transcript — What Do Employers Think? A National Survey

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsWilliam A. BryanWilliam. A. Bryan is Vice President for Student Affairs,Greg T. MannGreg T. Mann is Student Activities Advisor,Robert B. NelsonRobert B. Nelson is a Research Assistant in the Division of Student Affairs,Richard A. NorthRichard A. North is Director of Career Planning and Placement, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 59202

Application of the ecosystem perspective to a dean of students office

AbstractThe continuing evolution of an application of the ecosystems perspective in a dean of students office holds promise for having a constructive impact not only within the office, but on the division of student affairs and the university as well.