Surveys literature to report on studies which shed light on the campus subculture with which the freshman must contend, and how the anxieties this subculutre produces manifest themselves. (CJ)

This study investigated the results of open visitation in residential halls. The results indicated that female students reported more problems than males. There were no significant differences among female classes or when comparing hall or suite accommodations. (CG)

The purpose of this literature search was to determine the nature and extent of national changes in education policy and programs for married and pregnant students of high school age in the 1960's as reflected by education journals. (Author)

The president's most basic responsibility and greatest potential source of satisfaction is to have close, unbiased, well-informed and constant contact with students. (IR)

A course of instruction in psychological and psychiatric principles for tutors of pre-clinical students to prepare them to guide students' academic progress and social adjustment. (IR)

The Study of Student Development at Kansas State University includes a physiological phase. Observations suggest importance of interaction of physical and social-psychological aspects of student development. (Author/CJ)

Examined the effects of daily report cards designed to increase the completion and accuracy of in-class assignments in two youngsters described as having a behavioral history of difficulty in completing seat work. Use of the procedure produced immediate significant changes in rates of both completion and accuracy. (Author)

Transition programs can be useful if the students can quickly find some stability in their relationship to the official structures of the school. This can be provided through teachers, whom they see often; through classroom activities; through class excursions; and through extracurricular activities, such as a school camp. (HOD)

Doctors increasingly use psychiatric medications to treat children and adolescents who have psychosocial difficulties. Briefly describes the most commonly prescribed medications for the following categories: (1) inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity; (2) depression, obsessions, and anxiety; and (3) severe aggression and out-of-control…

Describes methods of treatment for meeting needs of failing and frustrated student offender. Discusses role of public school and juvenile justice setting for classroom management systems, curriculum and instructional adjustment, counseling and support services, and alternative educational programing. (Author)

Maintains that since classroom teachers are often the first to recognize that a child has serious problems, preservice and inservice teachers need to be knowledgeable about and skilled in using counseling behaviors, such as attending, responding, personalizing, and initiating. (SR)

Characterizes instructional practices that prevent discipline problems by encouraging learning and appropriate behavior from behavior analytic perspective. Notes that basic assumption of this perspective is that effective teaching strategies also serve managerial functions through development of stimulus control and management of behavioral…

Education programs in institutions for young offenders often focus on the medical or deficit model of treatment. Youth are diagnosed, and then traditional content and methodology is administered in settings determined by structure and policy, and not the needs of the students. Suggests reclaiming the rich history of proactive prison education.…

Tells the story of a disruptive student who refuses to follow directions from the teacher and finds various ways of undermining classroom activities. Suggests that the student nevertheless sees his own work as "excellent" and believes his policy of "daring to be different" is really paying off. (TB)