The quality of the student-faculty interaction in academic advising is a major contributing variable to institutional holding power. Students were surveyed for the type of relationship that was most productive, qualitative and satisfying for them. The student development theory in advising was explored. (MLW)

A definition of excellence for campus activities and some methods for achieving it are offered. Eight standards to enhance the achievement of excellence are discussed including: institutional support, philosophy statement, theoretical base, professional staff, focus on student, high expectations, student involvement, and assessment and feedback.…

Research on the professional preparation of Romanian university students is discussed, including what constitutes specialist training and qualifications, student motivations in choice of field, values within the chosen profession as a factor in student attitudes, and the roles of knowledge acquisition, communication, work, and politics and…

Describes a study of the degree to which student personnel workers in Kansas community colleges serve community needs and the importance program deans place on providing these services. Respondents felt that their level of community interaction was lower than it should be and was expected to be in the future. (AYC)

Describes some of the activities teacher researchers are doing in their classrooms, focusing on ways they use language, literature, and literacy activities to examine their students' development as well as their own growth. Also outlines ways teachers organize and analyze their observations in an effort to make them somewhat systematic. (HOD)

Describes the Program for Learning-Disabled College Students at Adelphi University, which chose an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing special education teachers and social workers, to meet student needs. The organizing principle was the ecological perspective, which recognizes the evolving interrelationships between individuals and their…

A comparison of the effects of full- and half-day kindergarten programs in Southern California provides evidence that longer programs promote skill and knowledge acquisition, enhance students' self-confidence and cooperation, help convince the community of the district's intent to strengthen elementary schools, and may encourage increased…

This issue of ETS Policy Notes focuses on highlights from the ETS African American Education Seminar. The day-long event, which drew more than 100 education and public affairs professionals, assessed the challenges facing African Americans in all levels of education, including access to high-quality prekindergarten, elementary, secondary, and…

Teaching science means doing science and involves three elements: knowing content, knowing children, and teachers knowing themselves as teachers and learners. The authors describe principles and requirements that reflect National Science Education Standards for the active learning of science. They identify key ingredients for primary students and…

Social studies provides coordinated, systematic study of such disciplines as economics, history, geography, government, sociology, anthropology, psychology, and elements of the humanities. It develops the knowledge, skills, and processes necessary to understand historical and present day connections among diverse individuals and groups. A study of…

The Illinois Learning Standards are state content standards that describe what students should know and be able to achieve in grades K-12. The challenge for the 2000-2001 school year was to produce performance standards that would indicate how well students should perform to meet the state standards. The performance standards describe how well…

The Illinois Learning Standards are state content standards that describe what students should know and be able to achieve in grades K-12. The challenge for the 2000-2001 school year was to produce performance standards that would indicate how well students should perform to meet the state standards. The performance standards describe how well…

Although recent results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) suggest there is considerable variation in levels of undergraduate student engagement within Carnegie institutional classifications, research also suggests different classifications of institutions exhibit different types (Pike and Kuh, 2005) and levels (Pike, Kuh and…

This document addresses characteristics students with a disability at Gavilan College (California). Over the past several years, a shift has occurred in the types of disability represented at Gavilan College. Learning disabled is the largest group, but has been proportionally declining as has mobility impaired students while developmentally…

Guidance and career education is a whole-school program that provides students with the opportunity to understand, develop, and apply the concepts in three areas of learning: student development, interpersonal development, and career development. This paper outlines some of the suggested philosophies, programs, and resources available to help…