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The article provides guidelines for writing research papers. When asked to prepare a research paper, many first-year college students tend to submit a position paper filled with opinion and unsubstantiated claims rather than a research paper. Recently, the author has tried a new approach that seems to be helping students understand the task more thoroughly before they begin. Through a series of three PowerPoint presentations that the author prepared, he presented to students the analogy that writing a research paper is like being a lawyer defending a court case.

Focuses on the availability of the strategy paper, "Student Laptop Mandates: Creating the Competitive Campus," from the Center for Digital Education in the U.S. Importance of the laptop mandates for universities and colleges; Responsibility of academic institutions to maintain an edge that makes their campuses attractive places to learn and offer student tools that they can take with them into the workplace; Availability of strategic planning checklist and criteria for vendor selection in the paper.

The article offers information on the paper "Gamechangers: Reshaping Campus Sexual Misconduct through Litigation," written for the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management that is aimed to hold colleges and universities liable for sexual assault, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination against students in the U.S.

Reports on the American College Health Association's (ACHA) release of a white paper on campus violence and its prevention. Scope of the problem; Legal mandates; Policy recommendations; Data from the ACHA Spring 2004 National College Health Assessment.

Focuses on the impact of the publication of the academic grades of a former student leader on the Long Island University at Brooklyn student newspaper. Replacement of an article that ran about the resignation of a student body president; Violation of the federal privacy standards; Apology of the paper on the incident.

The paper presents the findings of a survey showing that higher education in the United States has made progress in implementing retention programs and policies since the late 1980s. However, the findings suggest that institutions still have a way to go in making larger-scale, institution-wide changes that will aid student persistence. The study found that less than 52 percent of responding institutions have identified a person on campus responsible for coordinating retention efforts. Less than 48 percent of the institutions have established a goal to improve first-to-second-year persistence. About a third have established a goal for improved degree completion. Institutions can start by having a more accurate view of incoming students' academic preparation and skills. INSET: 'What's Working' Recommendations.

The article focuses on self-assessment in online writing course that helps students to focus on the learning process. Worth Weller continuing studies lecturer in Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne's department of English and linguistics believes in the efficacy of online learning. Weller uses sequenced self-assessment in his online composition courses. The first session instills in students the notion that they will be involved with assessment. Students have four papers to write during the semester. For each writing assignment each student sends his or her paper to peers for review. The ongoing self-assessment and portfolio make it unlikely that students will plagiarize.

The article focuses on the paper of Beth Rubin of DePaul University titled "University Business Models and Online Practices: A Third Way" in the 2013 issue of the "Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration." It says that Rubin analyzed higher education in the U.S. and its the existing business models. Rubin found that there are two models are in use such as a mass production model of online course, and a craft model of mixed online and face-to-face education.

College and university administrators have a new tool to use while addressing the problem of unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted music, movies, software, and other digital copyrighted content. On March 26, the American Council on Education and the Education Task Force of the Joint Committee of the Higher Education and Entertainment Communities, began distribution of the paper "University Policies and Practices Addressing Improper Peer-to-Peer File Sharing." This paper is intended to provide college and university administrators with a variety of examples of actions colleges and universities which are taking to address the problem of unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing.

The article presents a case concerning residence hall privacy in Washington State University (WSU). Accordingly, the paper offers a complete details on the incident where an officer from the WSU Police Department who was called for a particular student for a complaint of burglary, made a search on the room of other resident in the campus without a warrant. The court of appeals found that the search and seizure conducted by the WSU police was indeed unlawful.

The article discusses several papers about legal issues in colleges and universities published in various journals. These include "Gonzaga University v. Doe and Its Implications: No Right to Enforce Student Privacy Rights Under FERPA," by B. F. Sudbury, "Exercising Power With Wisdom: Bringing Legal and Ethical Practice With Intention," by College Administration Publications, Inc. and "The Use of Legal Terminology in Student Conduct Codes: A Content Analysis," by J. E. Martin and S. M. Janosik.

Presents the case, McConnell v. Le Moyne College. Facts of the case; Response of the college to a paper written by the student about his opinion on corporal punishment; Dismissal of the case by the federal court and the state court; Appeal made by the student; Decision made by the state appeals court on the case.

The author places emphasis on the process of writing college papers. He explains the concept behind the so-called writing process movement. He stresses that being attentive to the writing process as a teacher suggests giving instruction on and holding students accountable for the process. He also outlines worst, best and good enough practices, in terms of this process.

This section offers news briefs on student affairs in the U.S. an issue of Prevention Update that mentions alternatives on planning alcohol and violence-free campus activities and the American Council on Education's (ACE) "The Innovative University: Changing the DNA of Higher Education From the Inside Out" white paper.

The author addresses the demise of college as a place where students can explore the meaning of life and discuss larger questions about existence. She cites three of the reasons that students have different expectations about the purposes of college than those desired by the authors of two papers quoted here. She stresses the role of student affairs educators in reinvigorating the practice of exploring questions about the meaning of life in college.

Offers pieces of advice on updating a campus conduct disciplinary system. Details of a proposed model code and white paper on review processes; Guidelines suggested for language to help schools avoid criminal law issues; Basic questions that should be included in appeals.

This article presents information on various conferences related to education. The National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals will hold its annual conference from April 23 to 26, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three free briefing papers are recently released by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, which address diversity. The National Association for College Admission Counseling will hold its 2006 Legislative Conference from February 26 to March 1 in Washington, D.C. The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers is providing two guides that can help orient new enrollment management and recruiting professionals or serve as quick references for experienced staff. The National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers and the Society for College and University will hold the conference from July 8 to 11, 2006, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport has released its annual report on the graduation rates of football teams.

Reports on developments in distance education institutions in the U.S. Development of an Online Course Evaluation Project by Monterey Institute of Technology and Education in California; Launch of Web-based materials, streaming videos, and a facilitator's guide by the faculty at Syracuse University in New York; Plan of the University of Dayton to develop a certification program incorporating the paper Computer Ethics 101.

In this article, the author discusses the role of families and students in regard to the financial aid given by them for the future of higher education. The author refers to an paper that was published in the June 6, 2005 issue of the newspaper "The New York Times," which gives details of how changes to the federal formula have increased the amount that students and families must contribute toward college expenses before they are eligible for financial aid. The changes to the federal financial aid formula coincided ironically with General Motors Corp.'s introduction of its "GM Employee Discount" promotion. In this promotion, the failing automaker is offering a discount to all its customers equal to that given to its employees, dearly hoping to drive a few more consumers to commit to a five-figure purchase.

The paper presents several reports related to recruitment and retention in higher education. "Latino Students and the Educational Pipeline: Pathways to the Bachelor's Degree for Latino Students," a report from the nonprofit group Educational Policy Institute, examines differences in the college persistence rates of Latino students and white students. Four reports from the Center for Institutional and International Initiatives at the American Council on Education (ACE) explore internationalization efforts at American colleges and universities. A survey by the American Council on Education reports that while American postsecondary institutions have made progress in serving low-income adult students, they could be doing more.

The author, in this article, discusses his experience of evaluating student's work. In the mid-1990s the author worked in a small education studies department that used a wonderfully simple, three-part conceptual framework for responding to student work--whether oral presentations, written papers, or even student teaching. During the course of teaching, the next step feedback has proved its worth. In contrast to weaknesses or shortcomings, next steps requires to think and communicate in a more constructive and forward-looking manner.

The article presents the response from the journal to the questions raised by the readers. Responding to a question regarding the future plans for setting-up of a small lab specialized for geographic information systems (GIS), it has been advised that the starting point is to understand well what use the lab will have. The second step is to check with peer institutions--those to which the concerned college or university compares itself for benchmarking. See what their experience has been with facilities that have a similar purpose and size. There are some standard errors to avoid. The worst is to stuff too many computers into the space, not leaving enough room for coats and book bags or simply not adequate area for papers and books on the work surface.

The article focuses on miscellaneous news related to conferences to be held at different universities and colleges. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators will hold its National Student Affairs Assessment and Retention Conference in Atlanta between June 2-4, 2005. The federally funded Suicide Prevention Research Center recently released the white paper "Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide in College and University Settings." It summarizes what is known about suicidal behavior among college students, recommends ways to improve student mental health, and includes discussions of commuter, older, international, and GLBT students. Information about the books which the students can avail of has been given.

In response to concerns over possible problems related to political activities on college and university campuses, the American Council of Education (ACE) developed a guideline memorandum on these "potential entanglements." Its recommendations are based on court rulings, tax law and federal election law. The ACE paper suggests a variety of activities that are questionable, or that a college or university might prohibit in efforts to avoid political entanglement or legal problems. The American Council on Education memo also looks at the possible political involvements of faculty and staff.

Reports that Northwestern University in Illinois is encouraging students to fill out course evaluation forms. Tie up of filling out of online evaluations with the availability of evaluation data for students; Choice of instructors of using paper or online evaluation forms.

The article answers the question on how to deal with the political problems created by inviting politicians to campus. College campuses have certainly been the backdrop for some great moments in political speech making. In response to concerns over possible problems related to political activities on college and university campuses, the American Council of Education developed a guideline memorandum on these "potential entanglements." Its recommendations are based on court rulings, tax law, and federal election law. The Council paper reviews generally acceptable practices and considers activities that should not he permitted.