Discusses the screening and evaluation procedure at Central Michigan University that allows students to meet their communication competency requirement without taking a course. Examines the credit by exam option, the "Oral English Test-Out" procedure, and the implications of testing-out. (KEH)

Discusses benefits of developing young potential leaders. Outlines comprehensive leadership program for college freshmen containing four components: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. (Author/CM)

Presents "Statement of Ethical Principles and Standards" of American College Personnel Association (ACPA) to assist student affairs professionals in regulating behavior regarding ethical problems and daily practice standards. Suggests courses of action available to professionals observing unethical conduct by fellow professionals.…

Argues that student development professionals can play an important role in the renaissance of quality in the open door community college. Affirms the open door philosophy, identifies concerns regarding changing student demographics, asserts that the necessary trust between student development professionals and instructors can be achieved by…

Explains how to implement cooperative learning in the classroom and reasons for doing so. The process involves students working in pairs or small groups to achieve a common goal with the teacher monitoring group activity. Concludes that cooperative learning promotes the academic, social, and emotional growth of students. (DMM)

Outlines several ideas for organizing the work area of a school newspaper. Lists steps for the organization of the room, the supplies, the work, and the staff. Assesses the benefits of this organizational scheme. (PA)

Describes Growth Opportunities in Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.), student leadership program developed to create supportive environment in which students could learn about their leadership styles, gain confidence about themselves in leadership roles, and apply learning to future activities/responsibilities. Notes that G.O.L.D. program applies…

Describes a hierarchy intended to interpret and promote students' aesthetic responses to literature. Finds that students in grades 7 through 10, in contrast to younger readers, have moved into reflective thinking and evaluation. (SR)

Used College Student Experiences Questionnaire (CSEQ) to analyze differences in self-reported gains that students make in academic and personal/social development. Findings from 929 college students revealed that female students and those with high grades (A to B+) reported making greatest gains in academic and social skills. (Author/NB)

Developmental advising is the process of helping nontraditional students adjust to academic life, seek individual growth, and set goals. Advisors should use all campus and community resources in helping nontraditional students. (SK)

Examined the relationship between cognitive development and the development of identity in college freshmen. During the beginning of the freshman year of college, students who scored higher in cognitive development tended to have a less developed sense of self than students who scored lower in cognitive development. (Author/LLL)

This article introduces a series of articles on the governor's school model, described as a nontraditional program blending cultural, academic, social, and recreational components into a rich and natural learning environment for gifted students. The article also briefly describes the Mississippi Governor's School and outlines the purposes of the…

Studied impact of Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) for Student Services/Development Programs'"Standards and Guidelines for Student Services/Development Programs." Findings from 130 chief student affairs officers revealed that, although emphasis on assessment, student involvement, and holistic development suggested by…

Presents and discusses model for increasing the participation of Hispanic students at predominantly white university by reducing the size of the campus for them and providing them with a sense of community and belonging. Various components of the model are described: a campuswide group, preprofessional societies by major, a student development…

Examined whether significant positive relationships exist between organizational and nonorganizational extracurricular involvement and areas of student development (establishing and clarifying purpose, developing mature interpersonal relationships, academic autonomy) among campus leaders. Findings from 229 presidents of student organizations…