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Campus Activities Programming, 1986
An interview with Dr. Arthur W. Chickering, leader in higher education, student development theory, and student activities, is presented. The role of student activities professionals is discussed. Seven vectors of student development are identified. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Students, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education, Interviews
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Barresi, Anthony L. – Music Educators Journal, 1979
Five goals are suggested for making a choral festival benefit participants musically: (1) meet the specific musical needs of the students; (2) expose students to a guest conductor; (3) acquaint students with a challenging repertory; (4) develop performance techniques; and (5) introduce teacher-conductors to rehearsal techniques. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Choral Music, Concerts, Educational Objectives, Extracurricular Activities
Klein, Norman S. – The Bulletin, 1974
The prevailing concept today is that the student activity program is a vital part of the total school curriculum. In order to present a study of factual material and opinions regarding the general status of the student activity programs in Wisconsin, a questionnaire was sent to the administrators of the 501 public and private senior high schools…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Extracurricular Activities, High Schools, Principals
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Gorton, Richard A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1976
What should a student activities program be? What should it provide? Who should be responsible for its organization and smooth operation? Answers these questions in a discussion of this important part of every school's total program. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Educational Objectives, Extracurricular Activities, Program Administration
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Dinniman, Andrew E. – NASPA Journal, 1977
The centrality of the student affairs mission to the goals of higher education in the United States is emphasized by an examination of its origins and evolution. (Author)
Descriptors: College Environment, Deans, Deans of Students, Extracurricular Activities
Siegel, Donna Farrell; Hanson, Ralph A. – 1992
Two national studies have recently confirmed that specific kinds of educational experiences provided for children by both parents and teachers, from preschool through high school, can make a significant difference in their reading ability as young adults. Both studies analyzed data gathered from 3,959 high school students in 24 school districts…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement
Harper, Aylene S. – 1985
The role of faculty in student development is considered. The history of the student development movement from the Colonial period to the twentieth century and major student development theories are also reviewed. Important objectives of contemporary student development are identified: to promote students' intellectual and individual development;…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Barnes, Stephen F.; Meek, Doris A. – 1979
The final report and recommendations of the Commission on Student Life at San Diego State University are presented. The commission undertook a comprehensive review and evaluation of campus programs and services that contribute to student life. Specific tasks were as follows: (1) to examine all dynamic aspects of student life at San Diego State…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Ancillary School Services, College Administration, College Environment