After meeting with two junior college administration and student groups, the problems of junior college unrest and dissatisfaction became more evident to the author. Several aspects of junior colleges must be considered: (1) junior college students are unique in their diversity of background and motivation, (2) the community is vitally a part of…

This study compares the attitudes of transfer students toward drugs with those of freshmen. An anonymous poll was administered to 170 new freshmen. Results indicate that transfer students had tried speed, mescaline, LSD, DMT, cocaine, wine and liquor more often than freshmen, and that transfers tend to be more regular useres of marijuana, cocaine,…

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze some of the problems American Indian students confront in Minnesota colleges. Data was obtained by a closed questionnaire sent to 100 Indian students attending Minnesota colleges or universities. All questionnaires were mailed after the final quarter of the school term had begun. There was a…

The objective of this study is to do a preliminary investigation into the nature and extent of student dropout problems at the University of Alberta. To this end, the academic achievements of the class of 1964 are traced term by term over a period of 6 years. The following areas are examined in this study: (1) A quantitative general description of…

The relation between demographic variables and emotional adjustment was assessed by asking 10 percent of the University of Arizona population to complete an anonymous and voluntary survey. Female, nonreligious, and unemployed students showed the highest degree of pathology. Senior females were found to be the most maladjusted. (Author)

The typical complaints, the underlying reasons for the discontent, and some suggestions for ways of dealing with the problems of students in overseas study programs are discussed. (MC)

As part of a larger project, the authors tapped local elite and school officials' perceptions of the difficulties encountered in dismantling dual schools in Georgia school districts. (Author/AM)

Discusses student difficulties in understanding the concept of chemical equilibrium. (SL)

Female college students with study problems could be differentiated from those without through measures of study skills knowledge and use, adjustment difficulties, and academic aptitude, while males could not be differentiated. Males in a study skills course reported greater adjustment problems and lower math and social science scores than those…

Using a survey method, the study examined barriers to participation for rural adult learners in the Northwest. Important factors found were family and community support, availability of reentry programs, geographic location, costs, and availability of information about adult education programs. Recommendations are included. (CH)

Investigated incidence of eating disorders among 584 women living in university residence halls and differences in prevalence rates between single-sex and co-ed floors. Results revealed a significantly higher incidence of bulimic symptomatology on co-ed floors than on single-sex floors. (Author/NB)

Many educators believe in the stereotype that all Asian immigrants are model students. Many Asian students react to the public school system with bewilderment and/or disinterest. Discusses ways to understand the students better and to work with their parents to help Asian-immigrant students. Includes 16 references. (Author/MD)

Offers information from a study of anorexia nervosa patients, discussing the behaviors and attitudes that characterize this group. Considers related social, cultural, and environmental factors. Suggests that educators voice concerns to the disturbed student and his/her parents in a simple and frank manner and encourage seeking professional medical…

Argues that higher education fails to address the problem of college student loneliness. Discusses loneliness and its causes, hazards, misunderstood nature, and definition. Explores culture's role in promoting loneliness through values emphasizing competition, mobility, and electronic devices. Offers instructors suggestions for helping lonely…

A new system for conceptualizing college students' problems, which is more comprehensive and practical than those based solely on DSM-III psychiatric diagnosis, is proposed. Preliminary reliability and validity data for the Inventory of Common Problems are presented, and advantages of the new system are discussed. (Author/MT)