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ARLINGTON, Va. — Religion is an often‐overlooked yet essential component of holistic student development, according to Steven Mosley, Program Manager at Northern Virginia Community College and an ordained reverend; and Aaron Sparkman, M.A.T., Director of Residential Community Standards at Liberty University. They spoke at the annual conference for the Association for Student Conduct Administration. They shared their practical tips on how to appropriately incorporate religious ideas in such areas as student conduct processes, student meetings, and peer interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on a workshop that emphasized on establishing a relationship between temporary residents and non-profit organizations, held at the Rocky Mountain National Park located in Estes Park, Colorado on March 28, 2013. The workshop featured Jerry Kennell, founder of the stove supplier firm Front Range Advancement LLC, who said that social involvement is necessary for developing relationship rather volunteer commitments.

To make your office the most effective it can be, you no doubt try new strategies and tools on a regular basis. Sometimes this means big changes, and sometimes a simple initiative can make a big difference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers the author's insights on the things she learned from her first job as faculty member at a university. Topics include the need to ask questions from colleagues and give feedback on their ideas and writing, the career opportunities as volunteer in the institution, and the importance of social interaction to meet a diverse group of friends.

With staff members from the Registrar's Office and Student Financial Services sharing an office, having a lot of crossover in their work, and helping the same students, Katie Clay, M.Ed., director of enrollment services at A.T. Still University, wanted to help them understand how their work impacts others in the office and to encourage them to interact and share information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Last month's Coalition Corner discussed possible consequences when students with disabilities lack effective communication skills, but what happens when the fault lies with faculty communication? To avoid situations that adversely affect students, communication around disability matters requires clarity and understanding of basic principles. Disability services providers can assist their faculty through training and written guidance. Here are our top four strategies for improving faculty and administrator communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the findings of positive effects of alcohol in social interactions. According to the study that analyzes data of social behavior is being hypothesized that acute alcohol consumption in every day life would generally promote good behavior and improved mood. The outcome concludes that from the data collected shows positive effects of alcohol in normal use, proves a link between alcohol and violent crimes, while laboratory experiments suggests alcohol-induced aggression.