An earlier version of this paper was presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco, California, August 30-September 3, 1968.

An attempt to increase academic achievement by increasing student participation in school organizations yielded mixed results. From 1975 through 1979, local school and community leaders used increased funds, staffing, and publicity to encourage involvement in school organizations in a predominantly black, low-income high school in the Dallas…

Designed for industrial arts teachers, this advisor's handbook contains general information about the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) and specific instructions for organizing and conducting student clubs. Sections of information include the following: (1) Policy of United States Office of Education (USOE) for vocational…

THIS MONOGRAPH IS CONCERNED WITH THE EXTRACURRICULAR DIMENSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION. SPECIFICALLY, IT DEALS WITH THE ROLE OF THE ADULT ADVISOR IN STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. IT IS INTENDED TO SERVE AS A HANDBOOK FOR THE BEGINNER IN GROUP ADVISING. THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE CONSIDERED--(1) DEFINITION OF RELATED TERMS, (2) A HISTORICAL…

This book is a biography of the college union from its conception in the early 19th century and how it grew into the concept of a social-cultural-recreational center in the 20th century. Highlighted are the influences of the world wars on the college unions, the shattering impact of student disruption and violence and the union's response to…

The initial phases of development, implementation, goals, and activities of the OSAAHE is described in this report. (DS)

A rationale for integrating vocational student organizations into the business education curriculum as a phase of classroom instruction is presented. Cocurricular approaches to integrated activities are available from a number of national vocational organizations for students. (MF)

A summer campsite program for leadership training of Future Farmers of America chapter officers and committee heads is presented, along with a schedule for training sessions and information about other chapter leadership activities. (MF)

Surveyed 121 undergraduates on their alcohol use. Respondents indicated that if they were having an alcohol or drug problem, they would turn to a friend for help. Students who belonged to two or more college organizations were found to have light to moderate drinking patterns. Suggests strategies for deterring misuse of alcohol. (Author/NB)

There was no relationship found between level of Future Farmers of America participation and the interpersonal skill development of students studying vocational agriculture at the secondary level. Also, no relationship was found between the level of chapter activities and the interpersonal skill development of students studying vocational…

Presents a research methodology related to needs assessment that can be used in a variety of settings in vocational education. It involves the use of small-group sessions and has five steps: introduction to meeting, silent generation of ideas, round-robin listing, discussion for clarification, and ranking of items. (Author/CT)

Reviews recent litigation concerning colleges' refusal to recognize gay student organizations. Concludes that recognition can be denied only in very rare circumstances when groups fail to abide by reasonable time, place, and manner regulations or when their behavior incites unlawful action. (JAC)

The purpose of this manual is to provide information regarding the policies and procedures required for daily operation of the state- and local-level activities and events of New Jersey's VSOs. There is variation by organization since each was developed independently with separate parent organizations, constitutions, bylaws, rules, regulations,…