This article reviews the differences between two types of workshops and a control group on the development of positive interviewing skills. An assertiveness training group, combined with the presentation of interviewing skills and a didactic group, were the two treatments. (Author)

As measured by a variety of dependent variables, assertion training was effective in modifying assertive behavior but ineffective with aggressive behavior in a group of low-assertive but aggressive college women. (Author)

This article compares undergraduates of the seventies with those of the sixties as to their beliefs about institutions, themselves, and others. (Author)

Students from five classes participated in a four-year study of attitude change as a function of fraternity or sorority affiliation. Although all five scales from the College Student Questionnaire changed, only one, family independence, changed differentially by Greek affiliation. (Author)

Entering college freshmen were administered the Mooney Problem Checklist during summer orientation. The problems endorsed by students who later sought counseling were compared with the problems endorsed by students who did not seek counseling. Few between-group differences were found. (Author)

Goal of study was comparing alcoholic beverage buying habits of University of Delaware students with those of students at other colleges. Random sample of 639 was drawn from 13,000 undergraduates and interviews conducted. Drinking at Delaware was similar to that at other schools. Seniors spent significantly more on alcohol than freshmen. (Author)

Results of a self-report questionnaire listing eight job activities showed that staff counselors in colleges and universities across the country spend about half their time in direct counseling services. Respondents use about 90 percent of their time providing direct personal service (method) focused on an individual (target) for either…

One-hundred and four college students were randomly assigned to eight experimental conditions allowing them the power to hire and maintain faculty members. The greatest amount of leniency was shown toward the incumbent professor, regardless of her student-rated quality of teaching. (Author)

Results of a national survey indicated the following trends: (a) centers in large, public institutions offer the greatest number and variety of groups; (b) most groups are of an "adequacy-enhancing" rather than of a "problem reduction" nature; and (c) centers subscribe to a developmental rather than remedial model. (Author)

Research has shown that entering freshmen and two-year college transfers enroll with unrealistically high expectations of the college environment. This study found that the phenomenon existed for entering graduate students in three university departments. Established graduate students were also found to perceive their departmental environments…

Whether graduate students' income sources differ by sex was studied at a large midwestern university on the basis of a stratified random sample. Although there was little evidence of blatant sex discrimination, cultural sex norms may explain differing education choices and patterns that affect income sources. (Author)

The stability of personality types as assessed by a person's major field at graduation and by high-point VPI code as an employed adult is demonstrated for intervals of 10 to 35 years for 884 men and women. The concurrent validity of the VPI for employed adults is also substantial. (Author)

This study investigates the effects of study skills groups on college student grade point average (GPA) and study habits and attitudes (SSHA). Results indicate a significant increase in GPA and SSHA for those who took the course. (Author)

Describes a study of certain professional functions and characteristics of financial aid directors in a metropolitan area as seen by themselves and the college or university presidents and deans. The close congruence of ratings is remarkable. (Author)

The results of the California Psychological Inventory, the Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes, and the Mooney Problem Check List for short-term clients, long-term clients, and nonclients were compared. Results supported the usefulness of the Mooney in a relatively normal setting. (Author)