A model is presented for the development of effective, flexible student information systems that are directed by users' needs rather than other forces. The conceptual design, detail design, and policy consideration are discussed. Focus is on the development process rather than the final product. (MSE)

Describes a parent-student-counselor conferences project and provides the results of evaluation data. The project provides an opportunity for middle school students and parents to examine the students' cumulative record and meet with a counselor. Nearly all comments were positive. (JAC)

Describes a study that investigated the relative credibility of confidential and open student placement files through an experiment where college students rated hypothetical job candidates. Results showed that candidates with confidential placement files were judged more attractive, but there was no evidence of greater credibility for confidential…

Suggests that the observation of student behavior may be a better method of assessing learning than the use of standardized tests and outlines several observational techniques, including student commentaries, shadow studies, checklists, and anecdotal records. (Author/JG)

What will expedite the implementation of a student information system? This document contains constructive examples and practical suggestions, giving readers a step-by-step approach to improving campus buy-in, communication, collaboration and funding; as well as leading project team members and campus administrators through the critically…

Although colleges and universities generally regard the First Amendment as sacred, they often find themselves at the center of controversies concerning the right to say, print, write, or research with freedom. The complex relationships between a college or university and its student media have often contributed to conflicts over First Amendment…

Considered the problems of excessive accumulation of records, designed to assist schools in evaluating students, which ultimately invade the privacy of individuals. (RK)

This article reports a comparative study of teacher acceptance of two kinds of testing reports that were generated for Form A of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills at the fourth-grade level. (Editor)

Study examined the childhood intellectual performance of a sample of black college graduates from poverty backgrounds to determine whether or not (a) they were more intelligent children than their neighborhood peers, (b) they were more intelligent than their own siblings, or (c) they simply came from bright families. (Author)

Discusses the school's responsibility in handling student records and the rights of parents to student records. (Author/DN)

Described is a computerized program which includes the following features: (1) a vocational program which helps a student evaluate his ability and suggests possible work areas; (2) an educational program which helps students plan course of study; and (3) a remedial program which corrects defects in student's previous training. (Author/CJ)

Results indicated that counselors using cumulative records, counselors who conducted interviews, and students themselves could usually agree in their independent judgments concerning the value hierarchies of the students. Implications for school counselor practice are presented. (Author)

The one definite way to insure confidentiality is to insist that no information be passed on to any one without the written permission from the student involved. The responsibility of any counselor should be only to his client. The counselor cannot act as an arm of the administration without sacrificing his effectiveness. (Author)