Describes how Hillel, the largest Jewish student organization in the world, is retooling its image. Efforts are underway to appeal to Jewish students of all backgrounds, as well as to provide modern new buildings for the organization. (EV)

This study examines the Chicana/o student movement in Southern California colleges from 1967 to 1973. Using oral histories, movement newspapers, university archives, and government documents, I argue that Chicana/o student activists centered their organizational identities, activities, and goals on servicing the Mexican American community. Given…

This article looks at the contemporary rationale for faith-based universities. There has certainly been a new openness to issues in religion within higher education more generally. Religious influence and involvement in higher education continues to be extensive and manifests itself through the presence of believing Christians, Jews and Muslims in…

This booklet is a basic introductory guide to the rules and conventions of parliamentary procedure. Although it is intended for use by members of secondary school student organizations, it will be equally useful to members of other groups as well. It is organized into ten brief chapters that focus in turn on organizational questions; order of…

This study described and compared attitudes toward competition of current 4-H members versus 4-H dropouts. Results indicated that dropouts had a more positive attitude. Age, sex, and the length of 4-H membership did not make a significant difference in attitudes. Girls tended to become more negative as they grew older. (JOW)

This study found that six areas of volunteer leadership development are important to volunteers and 4-H agents. The areas are (1) recruiting, (2) training, (3) motivation, (4) recognition, (5) retention, and (6) supervision. (JOW)

The notion that blue ribbons serve to increase the motivation and performance of 4-H youth may not always be true. Studies of the effect of such incentives give cause for reevaluation of the present reward structure in light of current 4-H philosophy. (SK)

Advisors of more successful Illinois Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters did the following: (1) were active members in professional associations, (2) were former members of FFA, (3) included FFA in instruction, (4) attended state conventions, (5) publicized FFA activities, and (6) strongly supported supervised occupational experience…

Discusses a study of parental influence on their children's participation in youth organizations such as 4-H. (JOW)

The dropout of first-year 4-H Club members affects the achievement of program goals. Reenrollment rates can be increased if opportunities for member participation and recognition are provided early in the club year. (SK)

Indicates that student vocational organizations have a unique capacity to bring the goals of vocational education to the attention of the public. Suggests that sponsoring a community activity, such as a bicycle race, is an effective way to do this. (JOW)

Presents interviews with five successful advisers whose students seemed to achieve far beyond expectations. The advisers agree that benefits derived from advising students far outweigh the problems. (JOW)

Responses from 534 of 1,183 current and former adult volunteer 4-H leaders in Indiana were used to develop a profile of typical volunteers. Continuing leaders had more children in 4-H, lived longer in the same location, spent less time per week volunteering, and were more positive about their individual club than were former leaders. (SK)