The author discusses the recognition and integration into the curriculum of business student organizations. Emphasis is placed on Future Business Leaders of America, a secondary education organization, and its postsecondary sister organization, Phi Beta Lambda. (CH)

A study was conducted to identify the greatest individuals and events in the history of the profession of agriculture education. A panel of members of the profession was used to generate the lists. Individuals included Ralph Bender and Clarence Bundy. Events included the Smith-Hughes Act and the establishment of Future Farmers of America. (CT)

Undergraduate minority students' involvement in student organizations at a large, midwestern university is described as well as how minority students perceive the university. (Author)

The 4-H program can be improved if Extension agents administer rather than conduct the program. This means that leaders will have to be well-recruited and trained, and take responsibility for conducting much of the program. (Author)

Describes classroom management and learning activity applications of microcomputers in Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations group activities. (SK)

Topics discussed in an interview with Jo Ann Cullen, youngest Federal appointee and member of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education; included problems felt by vocational student organizations caused by the lack of five factors: community involvement, teacher enthusiasm, administrative support, student participation, and sound…

Summarizes responses which support or oppose a proposal to change the name of Future Farmers of America and provides implications of these responses. (SB)

Discusses the promotion of business education through the activities of student organizations. Describes specific programs, projects, and leadership development activities and their effectiveness in publicizing business education programs. (JOW)

Vocational organizations are an effective way to make learning exciting and interesting for students. The student organization is a valuable method of delivering vocational instruction. (JOW)

Vocational student organizations offer opportunities for urban students to achieve their potential as they experience personal growth, a sense of direction, achievement, and the rewards of leadership. (Author)

Providing recognition and incentives through competition helps to motivate students. Ideally, competitions encourage students to develop competencies required of skilled workers. Well-run vocational student organization chapters can use competitions to provide incentives that will attract and hold students in training programs. (Author)