Reviews 1993 book by Marybeth Kravets and Imy F. Wax. Describes text as comprehensive and accurate. Suggests utility for counselors, parents, and students. States that guide's most valuable resource is state-by-state comprehensive listing and evaluation of every program for learning-disabled individuals in the United States and Canada. (CRR)

Determined application of major theoretical models in college-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs funded by U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (1987-90). Found that college-based prevention efforts appeared influenced by range of different theoretical models, developed largely from…

This directory lists university and college programs for personnel studying deafness, arranged into sections for training teachers, professional specialists, and interpreters. Contact information is listed, as well as the director's name, year of foundation, number of staff and students, degrees available, total number of students graduated, and…

Notes that suicide is especially traumatic event when it occurs on college campus. Describes format for workshop, "SUICIDE: Assessing Risk and Making Appropriate Interventions." Describes workshop in these sections: sources of information concerning suicide; basic notions concerning suicidal person; assessing suicidal risk; myths concerning…

Following rationale for alcohol education on college campus, proposes comprehensive theory-based program. Considering relationship between student and institution similar to that between parent and child, uses Hirschi's (1969) social bond theory together with control theory to design alcohol education program. Offers suggested approaches to…

Evaluated recruitment/retention program by surveying 794 adult students who participated in program from 1983 through 1989. Findings revealed that many participants obtained degrees in business or education, and most of them had declared these interests at their initial seminar. An extreme diversity in groups of older students was revealed.…

Describes pilot program at University of Louisville (Kentucky) which was designed to assist in orienting adult learners to the collegiate environment. Addresses special concerns of adult learners, including child care, career planning, academic support, personal support, and financial aid. Explains program development and presentation, materials,…

Describes Virginia Intervention Education Weekend (V.I.E.W.), project designed to implement peer-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs in institutions of higher education. Notes that 46% of 28 institutions had alcohol and other drug action plans in place at follow-up. Of others, 61% reported other positive outcomes as result of V.I.E.W.…

According to 106 usable responses from 600 chief executive officers, they want increased corporate input in collegiate international business programs; they prefer graduates with a solid business foundation and communication skills; and interpersonal skills were most important when hiring for international positions. (SK)

Sees first phase in human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) prevention on many campuses to be focused on education. Calls second phase HIV testing for early diagnosis. Explains steps taken to implement HIV testing program on suburban campus and discusses student program evaluation. (Author/NB)

The centennial year of Edward K. "Duke" Ellington's birth has inspired many American colleges and universities to convene tribute concerts and conferences. However, few schools offer majors in jazz-related studies; those that do often maintain strict separation between jazz and classical music instruction. Many in the jazz-education…

A survey of 58 university-affiliated programs serving persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities (MR/DD) found that 74% were affiliated with a school of social work and identified types of and settings for MR/DD training opportunities. Results suggest that potential exists for creating and expanding such training relationships.…

Steps for developing a service-learning experience within a college course are not the same as those for traditional coursework, and faculty often look to experiential educators for guidance. A former Outward Bound director presents strategies for negotiating projects, developing the syllabus, orientation and supervision, monitoring student…

Describes Rural Sociological Society 1999 awards: Excellence in Instruction, Jill Belsky, for designing a college program in rural and environmental change, and Lori Cramer, for strengthening interdisciplinary linkages among rural sociology, forestry, and agriculture; Excellence in Extension, Emmett Fiske; Excellence in Research, Sonya Salamon;…

Responding administrators (204 of 507) in college family and consumer sciences units indicated that more than 50% had multicultural goals and objectives; in the upper division, 80% had multicultural courses. Perceived deterrents were lack of financial resources, preparation time, and time in current courses. (SK)