Presents the American Vocational Association's sixteen resolutions that were adopted at the annual vocational convention. (SH)

Lists schools and departments of journalism, journalism education organizations, national funds, fellowships, foundations in journalism, collegiate and scholastic services, media and professional associations, and professional and student societies. (RL)

Instructional materials designed to teach high school age youth how to increase member involvement by delegating leadership were experimentally tested. New materials made a difference in one test situation. Positive correlations were found between group effectiveness and tendency toward delegation. (Author/CH)

The primary purpose of vocational education in agriculture at the secondary level should be to prepare people for careers in agriculture, including entrepreneurship, and/or for seeking further education in agriculture. (JOW)

The author states that Future Farmers of America programs are useful for promoting the accomplishments of students and providing a public relations boost for the agriculture program. She describes the Building Our American Communities Program, from needs assessment through recognition. (CH)

The Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs is an organization supporting and promoting student entrepreneurship through positive attitudes, character development, and enthusiasm. Student-run businesses are varied, creative, and often highly successful. (MSE)

Research was conducted to assess the level of mastery of Florida students enrolled in the Applied Principles program. Results are reported in the following categories: student achievement, current grade in school, previous enrollment in agriculture, membership in Future Farmers of America, SOEP (Supervised Occupational Experience Programs)…

Articles concerning the special needs student include an account of how some teachers participate in the preparation of their students' individualized education programs, the effects of a teacher's attitude on a student's performance and how to put that knowledge to work in the classroom, and ways to help special needs students succeed in…

Attempts to assist high school Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter advisors in planning, executing, and evaluating a program of work that contributes to the goals of DECA and distributive education. (HD)

Describes the activities of the Walter Prescott Webb Historical Society, a Texas-based student association composed of a private four-year college and three community colleges. The society is dedicated to the study of local history. (DC)

Investigates the role of the black sorority at a large, integrated state university. Results indicate that its role is often an adaptation to marginality in that it represents a partial retreat from the marginal situation. (Author)

Using survey research method, the paper examined, evaluated, and assessed the services and programs provided by a graduate and professional student organization in a Big-10 University in the US. The organization provides services to over fifteen thousand graduate and professional students and has a significant role in enhancing and improving…

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits both state-sponsored religion and state censorship of expression. In the waning days of June 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court released its landmark decision in "Rosenberger v. University of Virginia," in which it ruled as unconstitutional student organization funding systems in which…

Traces the development of the NSA, places it in the context of the 1950s, in which it developed into a major national organization, evaluates its role on campus, and fills in some historical gaps in the growth of student activism and politics in the U.S., since NSA has received little analytic attention. (Author/JM)

A series of five short-term, special interest Four-H projects on the consumer world (banking, money management, shopping, supermarket, and credit) are being used in cooperative efforts with schools throughout Florida. The materials can be used for various courses in grades seven through twelve and also are applicable to disadvantaged youth. (EA)