Discusses how the student athlete population faces developmental tasks similar to their non-athlete peers, as well as confronting unique issues. Considers student athletes' developmental needs within the framework of the psychosocial developmental model proposed by Chickering with special attention to the additional challenges that may make the…

A review of over 50 studies of afterschool programs conducted by The Afterschool Alliance suggests: (1) quality afterschool programs improved school attendance, engagement in learning, test scores, and grades; (2) frequency and duration of afterschool participation increases benefits; and (3) high-risk youth show the greatest benefits. This fact…

This handbook, one of five local handbooks developed to support specialized implementation of the National Career Development Guidelines, presents guidelines for developing comprehensive programs for students who are served at the post-secondary school level. Part I describes the need for guidelines and standards in career development, defines…

Article focused on the need for schools to teach students how to survive on a practical basis so that they can continue to satisfy the more elevated needs, such as security, love, self-esteem, and self-actualization. (Author/RK)

Advocates for an expanded role for admissions officers which is dependent on a thorough knowledge of the academic, social, and cultural offerings of the institution, a background in student development, and an expertise in counseling. Suggests institutions support and encourage this expanded role. (BL)

Unless the student is allowed to start at his level of competency and progress at his own rate effective teaching and learning will not occur. Offers some insights to facilitate the critical process of learner diagnosis. (Editor)

The author offers a definition of career education that emphasizes the total development of students, community learning, and the increasing of options for students. (RP)

The idea of an open art studio or art mini-course to serve a need above and beyond the regularly scheduled art classes is important and necessary to a school program that is designed to meet the needs of the general intellectual and cultural growth of the child. Describes the art mini-course introduced at the Willow Ridge School in Tonawanda, New…

Examines the theoretical legacy of challenge and support for college students. Identifies generic elements for applying these concepts to learners. Describes model for the design of programs and activities that include the provision of specific challenge and support considerations to meet program goals and individual student needs. (ABL)

The author, a superintendent of the Vallejo City Unified School District in California, considered the basic premise of the RISE Commission Report, i.e., that the learner is the primary client to be served by the school. (Author/RK)

In order to meet the differing needs of students, a program utilizing three different levels of instruction with two different curriculums under each level was developed at Christian County High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. (Author/RK)

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)

This article describes the goals and programs of the Center for Student Development (Kansas State University), an interdisciplinary center for dispensement of student developmental services. (Author/HMV)

This guide addresses how to both ask for and write letters of recommendations. To ask for a letter of recommendation is to ask for a favor, thus requests should be courteous and unassuming. An appointment to request a letter in person should be made at the professor's convenience, at least a month ahead of the recommendation deadline. If at a…

Although helping students achieve academically is a major goal of public education, children come to school with a wide variety of needs and therefore should be treated as whole people rather than as detached receptacles for academic knowledge. A critical issue is the departure of adults from children's lives. What can schools do to promote a more…