Using insights from portfolios and journals in teacher education and case records in nursing, the article discusses how case records from personal teaching texts can facilitate beginning teacher development. Surveys of preservice secondary teachers indicated most valued the approach because it enabled development, particularly of reflectivity, and…

Investigated the relationships between gender, disability, and career maturity. A multivariate analysis of variance (N=180) yielded a significant main effect for gender, no significant effect for disability, and no significant interaction effect. Females demonstrated higher levels of overall career maturity and career knowledge, including decision…

Describes a model designed for student-affairs professionals without an expertise in sports counseling who desire to provide development programs to college athletes. The model involves educational seminars, group counseling, and individual counseling borrowed from organized study time or other non-training time. Discusses evaluation of the…

A national survey (similar to a 1975 survey) of school counselors for deaf children found that counselor competence has improved especially in the areas of communication skills, training, and counseling skills. Frequently identified student problems were "problems with peer relations,""difficulty with decision making," and "poor self-esteem."…

Colleges can create conditions to maximize the learning that occurs in an environment with a diverse student population. Studies indicate that students who interact with diverse peers demonstrate more complex thinking linked to both cognitive and to social development. Research literature provides strong support for institutional commitment to…

The relationship between life-skills development and post-high school career plans was examined. Adolescents selecting to go to four-year colleges/universities, two-year colleges, and technical/trade schools differed in terms of life-skills dimensions. Implications for mental-health counselors working with clients in the area of career choice are…

Examines possible cultural, ethnic, or racial differences regarding perfectionism. A sample of 417 African-American and White college students completed two different perfectionism scales with the same name but which measure different dimensions of perfectionism. Results indicate significant differences in four subscales. (Author/GCP)

Examines the achievement motivation of 361 university student athletes. The relationship of motivational orientation to academic performance and identification was investigated based on self-worth theory. Fear of failure plays an important role in academic motivation in both nonrevenue and revenue student athletes. (Author/GCP)

Information concerning student body characteristics, program evaluations, and student development outcomes is essential for student affairs planning, budget development, program improvement, and reaccreditation purposes. This article examines how the University of Texas at Arlington's Student Affairs Division has addressed its needs for…

Discusses the types of problems faced by talented adolescents, including family and peer relations, biological and developmental issues, negative and harmful school culture, drug and alcohol abuse, inappropriate academic curriculum, underachievement, perfectionism, and stress. Strategies teachers can use to meet the socio-emotional needs of gifted…

Seven career-development and occupational decision-making difficulties experienced by academically gifted students include narrowing the choice, indecision, vocational-identity formation, lack of occupational meaningfulness, early occupational choice, pressure from significant others, and the need for role models. Difficulties are discussed within…

States that addressing transition concerns of students over age 25 as they navigate through community college may provide a counseling perspective that effectively enhances overall student development. Outlines counseling considerations, from assessment (developmental, intellectual, emotional, physical and biological, relational, cultural,…

Describes the development of a framework for minority, specifically Chicano, student participation in predominantly white colleges and universities. Development involved analysis of interviews, observations, and documents. The framework posits minority students as cultural workers who actively fight their marginalization while seeking a synthesis…

Reviews mentor programs involving students ranging from preschool-aged through young adults in which the mentors are sponsored by businesses, professions, and the community at large. Four case studies are examined to analyze the results they have achieved and to ascertain whether it is worthwhile to replicate such programs. (SM)

Presents the case study success story of a University of Port Elizabeth Advancement Program student named Elroy Africander. Underscores two significant components of student transition programs: the need for support for students' personal and emotional growth, and that practitioners should regularly assess the strengths and weaknesses of programs…