Note from the Editors

Christopher E. Bryner

Lance Wright

Rebecca Newman-Gonchar

Sarah Woodside

José-Luis Riera

Jody Jessup

This year marks the tenth anniversary publication of the Colorado State University Journal of Student Affairs. There is a sense of tradition and continuity in each publication. However, each edition is also unique, taking on the personality of its authors, contributors, and editors. As an Editorial Board, we strove to maintain the consistency of the Journal while making it our own.

One common theme that has emerged over the last year both in the SAHE program and on the Editorial Board is the need for balance. Individually, we committed ourselves to managing our well-rounded lives, and yet we found ourselves taking on the challenge of creating a scholarly publication in addition to our assistantships, class work, and relationships. What were we thinking?

We all believed that the opportunity to be a part of the Journal was a worthwhile undertaking. To this end we made it a point to share as much of the work as possible with each other. We worked collaboratively, trusted each other’s decisions, and rolled up our sleeves to ensure the success of the 2001 edition.

The desire for balance in our personal lives extends to the Journal as well. We sought to include a variety of topics that would contribute to the professional growth of the practitioner, the development of the student, and the diversity of scholarship associated with the student affairs profession.

We hope that you find the tenth anniversary edition of the Colorado State University Journal of Student Affairs as challenging, thought-provoking, and balanced an experience to read, as it was to create.