In order to fill the need in the agriscience teacher shortage, preservice agriscience teacher education needs to seek preservice teachers who may not have had a traditional school-based agriculture background. The influx of new teachers without a school-based agricultural education background brings both opportunities and challenges. Gaps in needs…

The purpose of this study was to explore the factors impacting former National FFA Organization (FFA) members' decision to discontinue FFA membership after high school. Data were collected using focus groups. Data indicated areas of improvement for how to retain membership on the alumni level within colleges and other local FFA Alumni chapters.…

Learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. While there are a few studies that focus on the professional, developmental, and learning outcomes of participation in student organizations, there has been insufficient research on these outcomes in sport clubs. The paper reports on the results of an online, primarily qualitative…

The Technology Student Association (TSA) provides opportunities for all students who excel in technology education classes. It is really an excellent way to enrich one's classroom--utilizing the resources of an organization that promotes the importance of technological literacy. In this article, the author presents the benefits for initiating a…

To determine the status of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the variety of activities that are carried on in the FBLA clubs which make up the Pennsylvania Chapter, questionnaires were sent to each chapter in the state, and interviews were held with one adviser and one student from each of the 16 regions in the state. Usable…

This guide is intended for use by teacher-coordinators in directing students in writing research manuals, which should help students develop a sense of accomplishment, a desire for competition, and a method of learning about their chosen occupations. Included in the guide are discussions of: (1) Purposes of Distributive Education Clubs of America…

Reports a survey to determine current status of student clubs in over 300 post-high school institutions reporting agricultural programs. (SB)

Most reasons for the failure of youth groups can be organized around a few major themes or points. The most commonly mentioned reason is "the leader leaves." Four possible outcomes in this case are continuation of the group under a new leader, changes for the worse under a new leader, floundering, and death of the group. A second reason for group…

Vocational student organizations are providing an indispensable element in manpower training, and if vocational educators can't see it, industry can. (Editor)

Briefly describes nine special courses added to a high school agriculture curriculum. (SB)

In its Seventh Annual Report, the National Advisory Council pointed out the educational establishment's neglect of vocational clubs and asked for more government aid to them. (Author/SB)