Discusses the benefits to university clubs and organizations of having a faculty advisor and then offers steps to take to achieve a positive advising relationship. (EV)

Describes how Hillel, the largest Jewish student organization in the world, is retooling its image. Efforts are underway to appeal to Jewish students of all backgrounds, as well as to provide modern new buildings for the organization. (EV)

This article looks at the contemporary rationale for faith-based universities. There has certainly been a new openness to issues in religion within higher education more generally. Religious influence and involvement in higher education continues to be extensive and manifests itself through the presence of believing Christians, Jews and Muslims in…

A network approach to disaster preparedness in university settings is described. Basic network concepts relevant for disaster preparedness and methods for analyzing network data without complex mathematics are presented. A case study of campus mental health and academic units at a midwestern university is presented to illustrate the practical…

To counter heterosexism, homophobia, and gender binarism in higher education, "safe zone" or "ally" programs are efforts by American universities to create a welcoming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) members of the campus community. This study describes perceptions of campus…

Although many Americans turn to education as a means of generating social equality, institutions of higher learning themselves remain internally stratified, with students of color often having different experiences and sometimes attaining lower academic outcomes than whites. Law schools are especially notable for their intensely competitive…

This booklet is a basic introductory guide to the rules and conventions of parliamentary procedure. Although it is intended for use by members of secondary school student organizations, it will be equally useful to members of other groups as well. It is organized into ten brief chapters that focus in turn on organizational questions; order of…

This study described and compared attitudes toward competition of current 4-H members versus 4-H dropouts. Results indicated that dropouts had a more positive attitude. Age, sex, and the length of 4-H membership did not make a significant difference in attitudes. Girls tended to become more negative as they grew older. (JOW)

This study found that six areas of volunteer leadership development are important to volunteers and 4-H agents. The areas are (1) recruiting, (2) training, (3) motivation, (4) recognition, (5) retention, and (6) supervision. (JOW)

The notion that blue ribbons serve to increase the motivation and performance of 4-H youth may not always be true. Studies of the effect of such incentives give cause for reevaluation of the present reward structure in light of current 4-H philosophy. (SK)

Advisors of more successful Illinois Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapters did the following: (1) were active members in professional associations, (2) were former members of FFA, (3) included FFA in instruction, (4) attended state conventions, (5) publicized FFA activities, and (6) strongly supported supervised occupational experience…

Discusses a study of parental influence on their children's participation in youth organizations such as 4-H. (JOW)

The dropout of first-year 4-H Club members affects the achievement of program goals. Reenrollment rates can be increased if opportunities for member participation and recognition are provided early in the club year. (SK)