Report written by members of the investigatory committee of the American Association of University Professors regarding the dismissal of a faculty member of Bishop College in violation of her two-year contract, and without according her academic due process. The dismissal also violated the 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and…

Counseled college students had higher measured anxiety than a control group before counseling but not after. (Author)

Pupils should be one of the major sources of information for guidance information systems. Present systems do not answer their questions. The author gives the characteristics of currently operational systems, then lists the tasks to be handled by improved systems, and the personnel to perform each task. (KH)

The authors describe a program which sought to involve youth in seeking a solution to the smoking problem. (Author)

Major responsibility for changing student attitudes towards drugs must be assumed by local school boards through school drug education programs with widespread community support. (KJ)

This brief report discusses a college project which called for all class students to visit a counselor and report on the experience. Attitudes expressed were generally favorable. (CJ)

The student's constitutional right to dress and groom himself as he pleases and the coach's right to maintain discipline of his team are discussed. (GC)

The article discusses problems experienced by gifted students, offers suggestions for workable solutions, and lists some common attributes required by both parents and teachers to achieve positive interaction. It is concluded that parents and teachers working together--using patience, commitment, and understanding--will benefit the gifted child.…

A review of professional literature reveals a broad range of terms used to describe adults who wish to further their education. This annotated bibliography identifies major trends in adult learning. (Author/BEF)

Examines the types of problems identified for students using the services of a writing laboratory. (HOD)

Defines selective mutism as describing children who actively choose to speak to few people in selected environments, noting it is most commonly used to describe nonverbal behavior in school setting. Reviews literature from psychoanalytic and learning theory approaches. Presents intervention strategies used with two selectively mute first graders.…

Examined campus disciplinary officers and environment in which they operate, incorporating existing research with survey designed to provide accurate picture of the organizational and administrative practices surrounding student disciplinary codes. Findings from 327 members of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs suggest that student…

A descriptive correlational study looked at the concerns of nursing students (n=245) as they began their nursing education program. Among the most stressful areas cited were academic work, long hours of study, lack of sufficient clinical knowledge and experience to complete the task, and relationship with faculty. (JOW)

Surveyed school counselors (n=149) concerning their referral practices. Found that average number of students that counselors reported referring to other professionals during typical year was 30 (average of 6.5% of students they served). Emotional concerns, family concerns, alcoholism or drug abuse, and suspected child abuse were concerns most…