First-generation students sometimes lack a support network that values higher education. Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA)--a regional, comprehensive university of approximately 13,000 students, located in East Texas--serves a diverse body of students who are nearly 50% first-generation. These students often face financial constraints and…

Describes a program developed at Christian County High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, that utilizes three different levels of instruction with two different curriculums under each level to meet the differing needs of students. (SR)

The educational needs of gifted children are discussed in the context of the educational program at the Mirman School in Los Angeles (California). (DB)

In order to meet the differing needs of students, a program utilizing three different levels of instruction with two different curriculums under each level was developed at Christian County High School in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. (Author/RK)

This article describes the goals and programs of the Center for Student Development (Kansas State University), an interdisciplinary center for dispensement of student developmental services. (Author/HMV)

Counselors, faculty members, and placement personnel pool their skills to create a program that promotes student career awareness. (Author)

Describes a model that focuses on basic skills related to specific occupations, while also addressing the Fair Employment Practices Act. Utilization of this model will not only assist districts in prescribing skills, but will also focus the business community on the school's efforts to meet the needs for alternative educational programs.…

Describes two new programs designed to make doctoral students aware of various career options outside of academia. The Alternative Careers program focuses on careers in business; The Humanist in Resident program focuses on retraining humanists and nonbusiness options in the community. (RC)

A complex paraprofessional training program for university credit combining both theory and experiential content and involving student affairs staff in a formal teaching role in an academic department is described. (Author)

The authors give practical answers to some common questions asked about non-graded programs and individualized learning. (Editor)

Several authors describe group counseling programs provided by a university counseling center to meet student needs for developing interpersonal communication skills and self-assertion behavior. In response to these needs, the counseling center provided personal growth groups, a proactive black group, a women's group, a marriage growth group, and…

A school principal described the atmosphere and total commitment that has made her school and its members into a family. (RK)

What should a student activities program be? What should it provide? Who should be responsible for its organization and smooth operation? Answers these questions in a discussion of this important part of every school's total program. (Editor/RK)

Attempts to formulate basic criteria for assessing educational proposals which offer alternatives to the regular and traditional secondary school programs. (Author/RK)

Describes a school prevention program that emphasizes normal developmental needs of middle school students. The School Families groups, comprised of middle school students, teachers, and adults, met weekly during the school day to discuss issues related to academic performance, decision making, self-esteem, and social skills. Evaluation results…