The opportunities to teach and foster communication skills through student organizations are limitless. It is suggested that every business teacher investigate the possibility of chartering an organization for business students, thereby helping to facilitate the transition from school to work through well-developed communication skills. (CT)

Gives federal industrial arts data in a concise manner. Provides a picture of industrial arts much as the policy makers might see. Gives statistics on enrollment, institutions, faculty, funding, and student organizations. (JOW)

The influence of the Youth Society movement on Finnish cultural life is widespread. Three main areas can be observed in all Youth Society activities: moral education of Finnish youth, extending ideas of national awakening to everyone, and a tendency to bring different social circles closer together. (JOW)

Describes the learning curve experienced by a new campus programming advisor from her perspective and from those of a colleague and supervisor. (EV)

Offers tips for cultivating volunteers for community college organizations: begin retention efforts early, "talk up" the organization, identify goals to determine what you can offer volunteers, and stay connected. (EV)

Interviews 88 African American undergraduates to understand the role of African American student organizations in facilitating social integration at a predominantly White institution. Results largely support Tinto's (1993) theory of student departure but indicate limitations of the theory when applying it to African Americans from predominantly…

A Montana survey of 2,500 students' use of out-of-school time found that only 17% reported no involvement in out-of-school activities. 4-H participants were less likely to shoplift, steal, smoke cigarettes, ride with a drunk driver, or damage property. They were more likely to develop self-confidence and social competence, demonstrate leadership,…

Provides a look at the history, structure, and role of career and technical student organizations: Business Professionals of America, SkillsUSA-VICA, DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi, Health Occupations Students of America, the Technology Student Association, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, FFA, and Family, Career, and Community Leaders…

Meta-analysis of youth leadership development literature resulted in a conceptual model and curriculum framework. Model dimensions are leadership knowledge and information; leadership attitudes, will, and desire; decision making, reasoning, and critical thinking; oral and written communication; and intra/interpersonal relations. Dimensions have…

Shares observations on role of fraternities and sororities at colleges and universities that provide unusually rich out-of-class learning and personal development opportunities for undergraduate students. Examines information from College Experiences Study, 1988-89 study undertaken to identify institutional factors and conditions promoting student…

The Leadership Opinion Questionnaire, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and a demographic questionnaire were administered to 115 student organization officers. The level of relationships between leadership attributes and personality preferences as well as differential leadership attributes and/or personality preference patterns were investigated.…

Discusses the problem of declining membership in vocational student organizations (VSOs) and offers some solutions. Includes a directory of the 10 VSOs recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (JOW)

Vocational student organizations provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills by taking risks and accepting responsibility. Advisers should not only develop these qualities in students, but they should let prospective employers know about them. (SK)

Graduates of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (n=293) perceived themselves to possess leadership skills. A number of high school and college activities were found to be related to the perceived skills of respondents. (JOW)