This article describes a novel approach of integrating writing center professionals into online EdD dissertation committees to enhance student success and writing proficiency. Departing from the traditional "master-apprentice" model of doctoral studies, the study explores the rationale behind restructuring dissertation committees to…

From fall 2021 to summer 2022, the College Completion Network conducted virtual focus groups with administrators at 47 2-year and broad-access 4-year colleges with the goal of better understanding the advising policies, practices, and programs (hereafter referred to as "strategies") that colleges use to support student success.…

The purpose of this monograph is to give readers a practical and theoretical foundation in learning analytics in higher education, including an understanding of the challenges and incentives that are present in the institution, in the individual, and in the technologies themselves. Among questions that are explored and answered are: (1) What are…

This paper explores the currently highly topical issue of Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS). Specifically, it focuses upon career advisers' perceptions of VETiS, their advising practices as pertaining to this program and their views of others' perceptions of VETiS. It draws upon a national research project and data derived from…

Special education faculty members can help develop programs to facilitate the adjustment of learning disabled (LD) students by promoting positive campus attitudes, advisory LD students, facilitating career planning, modifying instructional programs, and helping in learning centers. (CL)

Argues that an extended field trip can be a wonderful experience for both students and faculty members. Describes one such experience. (FL)

Lists the types of information student publications advisers should know, as well as a number of "dos" and "don'ts" for advisers. (GT)

Provides 24 practical suggestions to aid student publications advisers in organizing one-day workshops for journalism students. The suggestions are divided into three sections: preconference planning, day of conference activity, and follow-up activity. (TJ)

Suggests the use of a high school journalism class for training leaders of the school newspaper, for developing reporters, and for creating a sales staff. (TJ)

Offers ideas for minimizing problems connected with school newspapers. Includes a listing of the newspaper's functions; the responsibilities of the principal, the adviser, and the student staff; and general recommendations. (WD)

Offers six suggestions for improving the content of high school yearbooks, including (1) ignoring past editions of the yearbook, (2) revising the production calendar, (3) discarding standard content, and (4) broadening the coverage of an event. (FL)

Suggests guidelines that faculty advisers can use to create an effective darkroom and darkroom staff for student publications. (RL)

Relates personal experiences of a high school newspaper adviser who found that she was out-of-touch with the mainstream of the school; offers suggestions to advisers and staffs who feel that their situation is similar. (GT)

Presents guidance to advisers of school newspapers regarding the qualities to look for in interviewing and selecting editors. Offers tips on establishing and maintaining good working relations with editors. (DMM)

Suggests ways advisers can improve themselves and their school newspapers, such as coordinating activities with other school faculty and members of the local business and arts community. (RL)