This document presents a report on the proceedings of a conference called to examine the problem of bullying of pupils in the age group 6-16 years old in schools in Europe, with the hope that the presentations and discussions would stimulate further awareness and interest and lead to the initiation of further research into the subject within…

This document reports on a conference that focused on the problems and rewards encountered by overseas students studying in Britain. The conference aimed to explore the cultural and educational benefits, both within institutions and the society as a whole, of having overseas students present in British institutions of higher education. Papers…

Presents proceedings of a teleconference forum of the Southern Association for College Student Affairs. The discussion centered on social changes affecting higher education, and particularly, the adult student. Perceived barriers to adult students and the response of colleges and society to these problems were also discussed. (JAC)

We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends 2013, taking place in Madrid, Spain, from 26 to 28 of April. Our efforts and active engagement can now be rewarded with these three days of exciting new developments about what we are passionate about: Psychology and its connections. We take pride…

This report contains invited papers and comments from a conference on the status and problems of women in engineering. First, a discussion of research reveals that most women choose engineering as a field for college study late in their secondary education, depend heavily on external sources of support, and have attitudes and experiences different…

Nine complete papers and 32 abstracts are contained in this special issue drawn from the proceedings of the fifth annual meeting of writing supervisors within the City University of New York (CUNY). The first complete paper surveys basic writing programs over the decade and points to difficulties overcome, accomplishments,and future needs. The…

The response of the University of Minnesota (UM) to minority education is addressed in this document, which contains three papers and the proceedings of the First Annual Minority Student Personnel Workshop at UM. Among the general areas of concern identified by the school's Office for Minority and Special Student Affairs (OMSSA) are the following:…