Application: Case Study – Substance Use and the AdolescentOver the past decade, cases of substance related disorders have appeared more prevalent in society. From the mental health perspective, research has shown an increase in cases of substance related disorders, particularly with adolescents. This increase has prompted further investigation into adolescent risk and resilience factors, as well as accuracy in diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans. Yet, in cases of adolescent substance use, further investigation is still needed concerning notification rights of parents, legal authorities, and/or case workers. For this Application, review the client case study in the Learning Resources. Consider the characteristics of the client. Which specific characteristics might you consider important in developing a diagnosis? Consider your rationale for assigning particular diagnoses on the basis of the DSM. Also, think about what other information or people you may need to include in the assessment in order to make an accurate diagnosis.The Assignment (3–4 pages)A DSM diagnosis of the client in the case studyAn explanation of your rationale for assigning the diagnosis on the basis of the DSMAn explanation of what other information you might need about the client to make an accurate diagnosisA brief description of additional individuals you might include in your assessment and explain whySupport your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources as well as current literature used in its preparation. You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course.

Discussion #8 : The Civil War and Class ConflictDuring the Civil War many people on both sides claimed it was "a rich man's war but a poor man's fight." To what degree do you believe this was true? Please use sources and please make it detailed.

Student affairs supports student learning. Student affairs staff help prepare students for their future by focusing on developing attributes that students need in order to be successful. Institutions may emphasize one particular set of attributes based on their mission and goals; for example, technical colleges, liberal arts universities, and faith-based campuses each have different guiding principles that will affect their student learning goals. Or they may prioritize differently based on the characteristics of their student population: adult learners, recent high school graduates, or students from historically underserved populations. Institutions therefore vary widely on how they view transformative learning and appropriate developmental outcomes. After consulting your learning resources for this week, what do you think are the most important competencies and skills college students/graduates need to be prepared for the future? How might those competencies or attributes be developed and assessed by student affairs programs/services? What are some indicators of these competencies? Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2007). College learning for the new global century: A report from the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Promise. Retrieved from http://www.aacu.org/leap/documents/GlobalCentury_f... College Learning for the New Global Century. A Report from the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP). by The National Leadership Council For Liberal Education & America's Promise. Copyright 2007 by Association of American Colleges and Universities. Reprinted by permission of Association of American Colleges and Universities via the Copyright Clearance Center. Keeling, R. (Ed.). (2004). Learning reconsidered: A campus-wide focus on the student experience. Washington, DC: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators & American College Personnel Association. Retrieved from http://www.myacpa.org/pub/documents/learningrecons... Learning Reconsidered: A Campus-Wide Focus On The Student Experience. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators & The American College Personnel Association by Keeling, R. Copyright 2004 by National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Reprinted by permission of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators via the Copyright Clearance Center. By Day 3 Post a summary of your thoughts on the questions above. Be sure to support your response with references to this week’s learning resources and personal references where applicable.  Required Readings Assessing Academic Programs in Higher Education Chapter 4, "Assessment Planning and Implementation" Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2007). College learning for the new global century: A report from the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Promise. Retrieved from http://www.aacu.org/leap/documents/GlobalCentury_f... College Learning for the New Global Century. A Report from the National Leadership Council for Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP). by The National Leadership Council For Liberal Education & America's Promise. Copyright 2007 by Association of American Colleges and Universities. Reprinted by permission of Association of American Colleges and Universities via the Copyright Clearance Center. Keeling, R. (Ed.). (2004). Learning reconsidered: A campus-wide focus on the student experience. Washington, DC: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators & American College Personnel Association. Retrieved from http://www.myacpa.org/pub/documents/learningrecons... Learning Reconsidered: A Campus-Wide Focus On The Student Experience. The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators & The American College Personnel Association by Keeling, R. Copyright 2004 by National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Reprinted by permission of National Association of Student Personnel Administrators via the Copyright Clearance Center. Knefelkamp, L. (2008). Civic Identity: Locating Self in Community. Association of American Colleges & Universities, 11, 2. Retrieved from http://www.diversityweb.org/DiversityDemocracy/vol... Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. (2008). How should colleges assess and improve student learning? Employers' views on the accountability challenge. Schuh, J. H. & Gansemer-Topf, A. M. (2010) The role of student affairs in student learning assessment. Retrieved from http://www.learningoutcomesassessment.org/document... The Role of Student Affairs in Student Learning Assessment. The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment by Schuh, J.H., Gansemer-Topf, A.M.. Copyright 2010 by National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Reprinted by permission of National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment. Valesey, B., & Allen, J. (2009). Widener university. New Directions for Student Services, 127, 103–111. Widener University. New Directions for Student Services, (127) by Valesey, B., & Allen, J. Copyright 2009 by JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. - JOURNALS. Reprinted by permission of JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. - JOURNALS via the Copyright Clearance Center. Optional Resources Lowery, J. (2004). Student affairs for a new generation. New Directions for Student Services, 106, 87–99. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database. Moxley, L. S. (1999). Student affairs research and evaluation: An inside view. New Directions for Student Services, 85, 11. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library using the Academic Search Complete database. Dale, P. A. (2009). Paradise Valley Community College. New Directions for Student Services, 127, 69-77. Note: Retrieved from the Walden Library using the ERIC database. Sanderson, R. A., & Ketcham, P. L. (2009). Oregon State University. New Directions for Student Services, 127, 61–68.