Examined correlates of role (discloser vs facilitator) and personality characteristics of sensitivity to rejection and affiliative tendency in self-disclosing behaviors and partner evaluations following self-disclosure. Results indicated that facilitators were less open and more authoritative than disclosers. Persons scoring higher on sensitivity…

Indicates that a university community generally is quite approving of the campus daily newspaper as long as the editors avoid publishing too much "personal" news which tends to be unfavorable. Suggests that complaints about student newspapers might be the result of publishing factual types of stories rather than editorials. (RL)

Results indicate strong support for the reciprocity effect and suggest that females are more willing to disclose than males within a sex-pairing counseling context. (Author)

Online information systems used by congressional legislators for administrative support, correspondence control, information retrieval, and electronc voting are presented. Expansion of these systems to permit public access is discussed. (RAA)

Explores the concept of voice by turning to disclosure discourse about sexual abuse. Argues that sexually abused children are strategic and logical in the way they regulate access to this private information. Notes that the children locate their voice of logic in their selection of confidants. States that researchers can position themselves as…

A former Dartmouth College (New Hampshire) admissions officer has written a book about the college admissions process at Ivy League and other selective colleges. She details factors in admissions decision making that contradict stated policies and admissions principles. Admissions professionals at Dartmouth and other colleges criticize the book as…

A study investigated college and university compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990, measured by provision of a summary security report with admissions information. Of 149 institutions contacted, the percentage providing any information about the law was low. Only 4 of the 16 institutions providing any information…

A discussion of 1996 federal legislation giving the Internal Revenue Service authority to impose, retroactively and for the first time, significant penalty taxes on "insiders" who benefit improperly from transactions with certain nonprofit organizations looks at the implications for colleges and universities. Background, objectives,…

Focuses on four potential stumbling blocks in the multicultural feminist couple treatment of African-American, lesbian, adult child sexual abuse survivors: gender roles; "coming out" to self, family, and the community; lesbian couple relationships; and the expression of lesbian sexuality. Proposes that these four potential barriers to…

A study explored ways for secondary teachers to nurture healthy relationships with 150 students without becoming surrogate parents or counselors. Results disclosed six effective strategies: creating one-to-one time, using appropriate self-disclosure, believing strongly in students' abilities, networking with family and friends, building a sense of…

Compares behavior in group counseling of Moslem, Druze, and Jewish adolescents in Israel. Differences were expected between the three groups on all dimensions under investigation: self-disclosure, affiliation, and gains. Contrary to expectations, the highest rates of self-disclosure were found for the Moslem adolescents; the lowest rates were…

To help adult educators understand the process of disability disclosure, descriptions of the following are provided: the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, self-disclosure, disability disclosure, and identifying an undiagnosed disability. (Author/JOW)

Summarizes key recommendations resulting from a meeting of national leaders in bioethics, multicultural research, and ethnic minority mental health. The recommendations focus on applying a cultural perspective to the evaluation of research risks and benefits; developing and implementing respectful informed consent procedures; developing and…

Reviews controversies that have arisen at two California community colleges because campus newspapers were accused of violating the Buckley Amendment by publishing reports that student leaders were ineligible to hold their offices based on confidential academic records. Summarizes the Buckley Amendment and various court decisions related to…

Outlines the adventure-based counseling process used with adolescent sex offenders at Treetop Adventure. Discusses the nature of "success" in this program, processing of participants' reactions to stressful situations, and building trust in preparation for intensive campfire sessions that draw out disclosures of sexual offenses. (SV)