Throughout the educational history of American society, the entrance of a new group was extremely threatening to the established traditionalists already in power at educational institutions. An analysis is done of the advent of various groups onto the American educational scene. Implications are made for modern comparisons. (JN)

The curriculum revolution in nursing education is a direct result of outdated modes of teaching and learning that fail to prepare students for nursing in a diverse society. Little dialog is occurring on the topic of the inclusion of multiculturalism into the curriculum. (Author)

To improve preparation of school administrators, attention must be given the issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class. Two studies are presented. One, entitled "Preparation of Educational Administrators for the 21st Century: Graduate Student Voices on Issues of Diversity" (Joan Poliner Shapiro, Laurence Parker) captures the perspectives…

This study examined freshman college students' attitudes about date rape and how such attitudes changed over the course of their college experience. It is based on a subset of data from the 1990 annual national survey of freshmen and a follow-up study in 1994 collected by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) survey, namely 10,155…

National Crime Survey data is used to examine forceful reaction to criminal victimization. Describes three groups of victims who fight back: those who use a gun, those who use another weapon, and those who use physical force, and presents key aspect characteristics of the victimization incident for each of the three victim-response groups. (JPS)

Historically disadvantaged students are being further separated from their peers by "the digital divide." This article examines how college and university educators can address the gap between students with a lot of experience with technology and those with little or none. (Author/MKA)

Analyzed relationship of gender, race, and age to academic advising style preferences in college freshmen (N=201). Found Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Scores on sensing-intuition and thinking-feeling, gender, and English entry level were significantly related to advising style preferences of freshmen. (Author/ABL)

Investigated whether assertive and nonassertive individuals differ in defense mechanisms they most typically rely on when confronted with interpersonal stress and conflict. Results indicated assertive males and females both endorsed the most adaptive defense mechanism cluster, whereas nonassertive males and females endorsed more primitive defense…

Compared key demographic and individual difference variables of distance and non-distance learners. Found significant differences in gender, age, employment status, motivation, and risk-taking propensity between distance and non-distance learners. (EV)

Examined loneliness among 209 college freshmen who completed the Loneliness Inventory. Experience of loneliness and feelings associated with six measured factors of loneliness were different for men and women and for Blacks and Whites. Results indicated that respondents were lonely, with female freshmen being lonelier than male freshmen and White…

A survey of 1,106 student nurse anesthetists (40% male) showed that increasing age was negatively correlated with socioeconomic rewards. Male gender was positively correlated with administrative/supervisory roles, female gender with holistic patient care. Men achieved socialization more readily in occupational orientation. (SK)

Documents recent differences (by race, sex and age) in the educational experiences of high school and college youth. High school experiences examined include attitudes toward school, academic performance, courses taken, and dropping out; college experiences cover participation, attendance patterns, major field of study, and sources of financial…

This report, based on data from Follow-up Information on North Dakota Education and Training (FINDET), describes the employment status of North Dakota University System (NDUS) graduates for the year 2000 who were employed in the state 1 year after graduation. Approximately half of these graduates were either employed in North Dakota or re-enrolled…

Assessed personal, career, and academic concerns of college students, compared subcategories of students, examined how students prefer to receive assistance with concerns, and investigated implications for student personnel professionals. Administered Survey of Student Needs to 608 college students. Students reported number of problems, including…

Notes that diversity perspective is coming into focus for the College Placement Council (CPC) and the seven regional associations. Calls for diverse leadership to develop programs and services needed by recruiters and career services professionals serving diverse clientele. Describes activities of diversity task force designed to make CPC more…