Examines several activities that directly influence the future of special educational programs in higher education and presents problems that must be resolved if significant expansion of special educational programs is to be achieved. Funding, staffing, and accountability are discussed in detail and other crucial areas are reviewed. (Author)

The influence of Blacks in white institutions of higher education is no more than a sprinkling of pepper. The article discusses some problems facing the Black students, Black faculty and Black administrators at these schools. (Author/HMV)

Investigates the role of the black sorority at a large, integrated state university. Results indicate that its role is often an adaptation to marginality in that it represents a partial retreat from the marginal situation. (Author)

Various aspects of counseling in black and other American universities and colleges were found to be positively correlated. The author presents a general profile of counseling in black colleges providing information about counselor-client ratio, type of problem handled, salaries received, educational level and duties of counselors. (SE)

After reviewing the literature concerning black students, author states that latter face serious financial, racial, academic and emotional problems in universities. Factors like self-concept, stress, race, culture, learning, values and socioeconomic background have been used to explain these difficulties. Author integrating above factors, presents…

The key influencers on occupational preference and occupational choice tend to be persons in the job and parents, particularly mothers. Survey results support the need to increase the number of Black professionals in a variety of occupations who can influence the career development of youth. (Author)

Author suggests certain cultural aspects essential to be considered by counselors in vocational guidance of blacks, means of recruiting black graduates, and approaches for disseminating information about jobs among blacks: peer counseling, unstructured group discussions, sociodrama and black career conferences. Recommends employment of black…

Black faculty members on predominantly White campuses can help the Black students cope with loneliness and alienation, be a source of hope and inspiration, and serve as role models. The examples represent a systematic attempt to pool Black faculty resources at the University of Florida. (Author)

Discusses developmental needs of college students as indicated by psycho-social theories. Describes roadblocks to positive self-concept development in Black students. Offers suggestions for assisting Black students in developing a positive self-concept. (RC)

Measured the attitudes of 259 White college students toward Blacks using a revised version of the Situational Attitude Scale (SAS-14). Results showed students tended to react more negatively to situations where the word "Black" was inserted, compared with situations where race was not indicated. (JAC)

Charges that colleges have persistently maintained inequalities in their educational structures that affect minority and lower socioeconomic students. Explores the effectiveness of academic improvement programs and suggests strategies to overcome problems in spite of economic conservation, including support groups, peer counseling, and outreach by…

Surveyed 55 Black college students to examine perceived problems between Black men and women on campus. Results showed eight problem areas: lack of social skills, negative emotions, sex role difficulties, faculty values, immaturity, unequal male-female ratios, lack of career goals, and external forces. (JAC)

This article investigates the effectiveness of variously administered Black student programs on predominantly white campuses. (Author)

Data reveal that Black female college students, many of whom are disadvantaged economically, socially, academically, and racially, often have problems with health and career decisions. Counselors should give them special attention. (Author/BP)

Used the Black Student Stress Inventory to examine stress factors for Black students in six areas: (1) personal; (2) interpersonal; (3) academic; (4) environmental; (5) financial; and (6) career. Item analysis indicated the BSSI is reliable. Program implications were suggested. (JAC)