Transition planning and post-school outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continue to receive growing attention in both practice and research. The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to summarize relevant research on practices and predictors of post-school success for individuals with ASD and to provide practitioners,…

Reviews over 100 school-based outcome studies concerning humanistic education. Describes evaluation features (i.e., sample size, design), five categories of findings (discipline, achievement, intrapersonal functioning, interpersonal functioning, and extrapersonal functioning), and uses five studies as examples. Also discusses the influences of the…

This annotated bibliography identifies approximately 70 research studies concerned with the role of parent/family involvement in student success that were published during the last decade. Studies are grouped into three related areas: studies that evaluate the effectiveness of school-based programs and interventions intended to promote…

Reviews literature dealing with school and self-concept functioning of American Indian students. Attempts to identify independent variables that have been used, and their effect on self-concept. Suggests new directions for the school counselor in helping to create and implement educational programs designed to facilitate positive self-concept.…

A bibliography of English publications on scientific research on higher education in Sweden is presented. The publications, which are arranged according to projects and problem areas, include scientific articles, books, and other research projects, along with doctoral theses in Swedish with English summaries, and newsletters on the projects. The…

Are our colleges and universities worth what they cost? For generations the American people have thought so. Recently, however, the public has become more skeptical toward higher education and other social institutions. Current knowledge of the consequences of higher education is substantial and is found in a vast literature derived mainly from…

This report presents a review of the literature and an annotated bibliography of research on the impact of campus diversity initiatives on American college students. First, an executive summary concludes that, overall, the literature suggests that diversity initiatives positively affect both minority and majority students on campus. It…

This annual bibliography includes works of the greatest interest and value to the generalist and practitioner in higher education. Selections are provided in 34 topic areas and over 100 subtopic areas. The annotations describe content with an emphasis on observations, findings, and recommendations. The subject areas fall into five categories: (1)…