Addressing Contemporary Campus Safety Issues

Provided for practitioners as a resource book for both historical and evolving issues, this guide covers hazing, parental partnerships, and collaborative relationships between universities and the neighboring community. Addressing a new definition of a safe campus environment, the editors have identified topics such as the growth in study abroad, the implications of increased usage of technology on campus, and campus response to September 11. In addition, large-scale crisis responses to student riots and multiple campus tragedies have been described in case students. The issue speaks to a more contemporary definition of a safe campus environment that addresses not only physical safety issues but also those of a psychological nature, a more diverse student body, and quality of life.This is the 99th issue of the Jossey-Bass higher education series New Direcitons for Student Services.Wilkinson, Christine is the author of 'Addressing Contemporary Campus Safety Issues' with ISBN 9780787963415 and ISBN 0787963410.