Hypothesized that developmental studies students, who were judged to be inferior in educational skills, would be below the level of regular students in resolving developmental tasks. Results from the Student Developmental Task Inventory-2 revealed that regularly admitted freshmen had significantly higher scores on Appropriate Educational Plans…

Forces responsible for the emergence of the community college are discussed indicating the uniqueness of its role and mission in higher education. A rationale for counseling in this setting is provided. The implication is made that counseling and student development programs should be complementary to the educational process. (Author)

Discriminant analysis was separately employed for men and women in order to determine the independent personality dimensions that discriminate among the four Clark-Trow student types. Two significant discriminant functions placed the male vocational, nonconformist, academic, and collegiate types in positions that are essentially consistent with…

Proposed a causal model to examine the impact of resident living on student development. Tested the model with 4,191 college students. Secondary analysis indicated that the influence of on-campus living on intellectual and social self-concept is indirect and mediated through interactions with faculty and peers. (Author/BH)

Examined demographic and sociopolitical factors related to Black students in higher education in a phenomenological study of Black students' views about student services, their institutions, and themselves. Comparative information for students at predominantly Black and predominantly White institutions showed that those at White institutions…

Investigated the relationship of sexual anxiety and length of time in college. Males (N=40) and females (N=40) completed the Concept Specific Anxiety Scale. Results indicated that chronological age, rather than length of time in college, was a more important factor in decreasing sexual anxiety. (RC)

Data gathered through a structured questionnaire randomly distributed to 921 graduating seniors showed significant differences between residential college students and their regular university counterparts in attitudes toward personal adjustment, intellectual growth and college experiences. (Author)

Compares fraternity (N=446) and sorority (N=325) members' perceptions of their house environment. Indicated significant differences on five of the 10 subscales of the University Residence Environment Scale. Data indicated fraternity members perceived their houses as higher on competitiveness, self-governance, and innovation but lower on…

Outlines a study determining which of two career guidance methods was most effective. A didactic and structured guidance approach proved more effective in promoting career maturity than the more flexible method. Results reveal students' need for structure and suggest beneficial effects of using career guidance in the academic curriculum. (JAC)