This volume is designed to help senior student affairs officersnavigate through uncertain economic times. After a broad review ofbudget models and the leadership potential of the senior officer,we look at the role of student affairs officers in difficultbudgeting decisions from several perspectives--from small, privatecolleges to the experiences of twelve senior student affairsofficers at public universities. One chapter describes generalrevenue-generating and cost-saving strategies that student affairsdivisions may consider during cutbacks; another focuses on keyaspects of developing a comprehensive communication strategy: athird presents a case study of a single institution through theeyes of the vice president for student affairs. This volume endswith a summary survey of the authors' observations, conclusions,and advice.
This is the 129th volume of the Jossey-Bass higher educationquarterly report series New Directions for StudentServices. An indispensable resource for vice presidents ofstudent affairs, deans of students, student counselors, and otherstudent services professionals, New Directions for StudentServices offers guidelines and programs for aiding studentsin their total development: emotional, social, physical, andintellectual.