Argues that "mere knowledge of any ethnic world view and the adorning of its surface symbols are insufficient for the purposes of self-identity, and attempts to accomplish political goals based on such superficialities are counter productive for the needs of a multi-colored, multi-lingual, technological world community." (Author/JM)

New Zealand samples of church members and non church members were compared with U.S. samples. Personality assessment was obtained through use of the Sixteen Personality Factor questionnaire. Church members were consistently different on several personality dimensions. Tendermindedness, super ego strength, dominance and conservativism were…

Educators now retired from active careers can provide schools with services that they sorely need but cannot offer because of limited staff or lack of funds. This writer outlines how these persons who have both skills and experience can continue to contribute to the schools. (Editor)

This study examined the meaning of "belonging" through participant observations and interviews in two middle school and two high school classes which included students with severe or moderate disabilities. Findings indicated that student membership depended on affiliation with a peer subgroup. Only two of the six students with disabilities…

Cooperative learning is the use of small student groups as teams to accomplish a common goal, emphasizing positive interdependence, individual and group accountability, face-to-face interaction, team skills, and group processing. Using formal cooperative learning groups at the college level requires planning, monitoring of students' learning,…

Ingredients for a successful alumni association membership campaign are outlined, including clear objectives for the campaign; support of staff, board, and administration; careful timing; focus on college events; strategically targeted mailing audience; appropriate type of mailing; unique message; attention-getting format; follow-up; and use of…

Officials of religious colleges find fund raising particularly difficult. Some donors will contribute only for secular expenses, such as computers, or for favored programs. The colleges are most successful with individuals who share the college's religious philosophy. Few development officials, little high-profile research, limited prestige, and…

A membership survey (n=562) of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) revealed five groups of advisors based on their perceptions of characteristics of their work environments (quality, breadth, and resources). Profiles of each group are presented. The new groupings provide more information than previous classifications by institution…

Highlights of 1989-90 for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education are reviewed, including record-breaking conferences, growth of programs for independent elementary and secondary schools, a newsletter for two-year colleges, more and better publications, information services, institutional and public-affairs services, larger…

Examined the effects of group loyalty and distortion tendencies during a nominal grouping exercise involving 42 members of a management team in a decision-making seminar, divided into 5 groups to generate ideas on developing a program of flextime scheduling. Results showed distortion of judgment resulting from in-group loyalty in both…

Studied whether volunteers in diverse organizations have different motivations and personal characteristics and whether volunteer and nonvolunteer students exhibit different motivational characteristics. Found that college student volunteers (N=199) differed in Holland type and motivational needs and that they differed from reported norms for…

This article examines polydisciplinary groups in the human services, identifying four types: multidisciplinary, pluridisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and interdisciplinary groups. Various problems in the use of these groups are then discussed, followed by an exploration of possible solutions. (Author/TE)

Proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association rule changes address issues of academic standards, financial aid, program administration, association administration, championships and extra events, athlete eligibility, association membership and institutional classification, playing seasons, and aspects of program deregulation. (MSE)

A survey of medical school administrators and curriculum committee chairmen sought information on committee organization, membership, role and philosophy, and curriculum tasks, and their perceived impact as it related to their approach, procedures, and makeup. (MSE)

Three college personnel policies that are potential alternatives to the current tenure system are outlined: (1) five-year contracts offering financial or leave incentives; (2) changes in work requirements, such as course load reduction or additional support services; and (3) representation in the governing board based on proportion of faculty…