This theme issue on student organizations discusses Future Farmers of America (FFA), National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization, using student organizations in agricultural education, vocational education's need for such organizations, FFA advisors' role, and how three schools cooperate to hold successful FFA banquets. (CT)

Summarizes some past and current entrepreneurship initiatives that have taken place at the federal level, focusing on the role of vocational education. (CT)

The Youth Society is a free self-education and cooperation organization independent of party politics. It is the most democratic Finnish popular movement. The program includes arts and sports as well as learning and social participation. The goal is the development of people into good individuals and alert citizens. (JOW)

Discusses the student staffed central photo bureau at Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) which handles photographic services for college purposes and for student yearbook and newspaper efforts. (JM)

Examines the values of camping as a means of youth development with reference to Camp Oswegatchie, the New York State Future Farmers of America (FFA) camp, which has been in operation for 30 years. (JT)

Discusses the importance of being fully aware of the school district's, the state's, and the organization's rules, regulations, and laws affecting teachers, students, parents and guardians, and taxpayers regarding student organizations. (JOW)

Examined what skills are gained through participation in campus activities. Found an overall moderate positive relationship between the two variables of involvement in campus activities and learning outcomes (13 of 25 learning outcomes measured). (EV)

Describes how the chapter of the National FFA Organization at Comanche High School in Oklahoma uses their local television affiliate to inform the public about organization activities. (JOW)

Examined the effects of belonging to a Greek organization on students' academic experiences. Evaluated background characteristics, measures of academic involvement, and educational outcomes for 6,646 college seniors, approximately 15 percent of whom belong to fraternities or sororities. Concluded that criticisms of Greek organizations as…

Seven issues in this theme issue focus on the need for change in the National Future Farmers of America Organization. The authors stress that change will produce a larger and stronger membership that understands and values the existence of agricultural education as a tool in building tomorrow's leaders. (Author/JOW)

Vocational student organization activities can provide an opportunity for special needs students to develop positive feelings about themselves and to develop problem-solving skills, communication skills, leadership skills, and occupational skills. Planning between chapter advisors and support personnel can identify strategies that will result in…

The purpose of this article is to encourage teachers, principals, therapists, and others in rural education to recognize and share the gold mine of solutions and successes they can offer and to begin by developing networks through which they can share their practices and solutions. (Author)

The most widely recognized leaders in agriculture, business, communications, education, government, industry, professions, religion, and civic groups in six Oklahoma communities were identified. Responses from 369 (of 726) revealed that nearly half had participated in vocational agriculture/Future Farmers of America programs and felt that these…

Discusses recent rulings by the courts regarding financial support for campus religious and political activities. The court cases discussed, although only applicable in their respective jurisdictions, provide general principles for administrators to follow when considering the merits of using fees for these purposes. (JPS)

"VICA Skills USA Championships" (Bamford) describes the competitions and events of the 1995 National Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Leadership and Skills Conference. "Student Robotics Contest" (Vandenberg) describes an annual competition that invites students to demonstrate their creativity and knowledge of robotics.…