Two studies were undertaken to determine the extent to which 1992-93 Future Farmers of America (FFA; n=266) and 4-H members (n=234) in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico participated in leadership development activities. Over 100 FFA members participated in 12 leadership activities, and over 100 senior 4-H members participated in 10 leadership…

Factors influencing enrollment in agricultural education and Future Farmers of America were identified in a survey of 540 secondary students in 12 states. Overriding barriers to enrollment were the image of the agriculture profession and perceived future value of agricultural education. Most enrollees are white males whose parents are likely in…

Students with leadership skills are more likely to be involved in community affairs and organizations, are better able to establish contact with employers, and see a rise in their poise and confidence. Leadership can be integrated into technology education and taught through vocational student organizations. (Author/JOW)

Discusses previous research that found broad-based negative effects of Greek affiliation on standardized measures of cognitive development after one year of college. Following the same sample, the present study found that the negative effects of Greek affiliation were much less pronounced during the second or third years of college. (Contains 32…

Two career and technical education students discuss their learning experiences and provide insight into the benefits of vocational education. (JOW)

Over half of all racial/ethnic minority students matriculating at 4-year colleges fail to graduate within 6 years. One explanation for those low graduation rates is minority students' inability to find membership in the cultures and subcultures of their respective campuses. This study was focused on understanding the role of ethnic student…

Each September in Wisconsin students return to school, football games draw enthusiastic crowds, and homecoming week is celebrated. Trees lose their leaves only to be re-adorned in white in that generation bridging tradition known as toilet papering. Community residents have differing opinions on "tp"ing, in large part determined by whether they…

Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was the principal campus radical organization of the 1960s. When SDS first took form in 1960-62 under the leadership of Al Haber and Tom Hayden, it was a small organization of a few hundred members. By the time the author joined the Reed College chapter as a freshman in 1968, SDS had grown into a very large…

This article describes the current operation of the Behavioral Counseling Laboratory (BCL). The Laboratory, which represents a new approach to practicums, gives counselor-trainees a chance to see clients, to receive supervision, and to participate in the operation of a student-managed counseling center. (Author/PC)

This guide is designed to aid the advisor for the Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations (FHA/ HERO) in developing a well-organized, creatively integrated, and successful FHA/HERO chapter. The guide is written in a question-and-answer format. Chapter 1 focuses on the benefits of FHA/HERO, how it relates to home economics…

Reasons for the success of a Mansfield, Arkansas Future Farmers of America chapter are attributed to advance planning and publicity, the attraction of the FFA parent-son banquet, an active alumni association, and the financial support of the business community. (EA)

THIS STUDY WAS PRIMARILY CONCERNED WITH AUDIOVISUAL AIDS AND THEIR USE AND POTENTIAL USE TO ENRICH STUDENT COUNCIL WORK. EIGHTEEN SCHOOLS WERE VISITED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING INTERVIEWS WITH SPONSORS AND STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS. IT WAS GENERALLY FOUND THAT FAVORABLE AND CLEARLY DEFINED OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES FOR STRENGTHENING THE…

In addition to the title study, six other studies are also presented in this publication. The titles and authors of these additional studies are: "What They Read Yesterday--and Why" by James R. Hickey; "Journalism Activities in Kentucky Public and Nonpublic High Schools: 1966" by Robert Murphy and Laurence R. Campbell; "Students' Appraisal of…

Examines the principal student organizations of the late 1930s and 1940s to see how militant student groups operated in an environment of political affiliation and instrumental programs, how they responded to the demands of external political groups, and how their policies and programs related to changing social and political conditions. (Author)