Examined religious affiliation and incidence of drinking problems among college students over time, using questionnaire administered to students at 72 colleges throughout the United States in 1982-83 (N=6,115) and again in 1984-85 (N=4,266). Findings suggest little change except for a decrease in driving-related behaviors among Catholics,…

A table showing the median salaries of college administrators in public and private institutions is presented, based on a national sample of 3,190 colleges and universities. (MLW)

Assesses, through a survey, whether instruction in research methods has filtered down to the undergraduate level. Finds that the introductory communication research methods course on the undergraduate level appears to be growing rapidly, and that there is general agreement about purpose, content, problems, and plans for it. (MS)

The client's role and the client-contractor relationship are traced through the design, implementation, and analysis of the Department of Education's High School and Beyond (HSB) survey. The Longitudinal Studies Branch is HSB's major sponsor (client), and the National Opinion Research Center (contractor) conducted the base year and follow-up…

Examined data from nationally representative survey of Blacks. Found that both marital and parental status had important impact on levels of satisfaction. Blacks who were divorced or separated had lower levels of satisfaction than did married respondents. Important interactions were also found. (Author/NB)

A survey of the design, emphases, and content of predoctoral curriculum in orthodontics shows wide variation in the amount and timing of didactic and clinical instruction. (MSE)

State guidelines for 1981/82 and 1985/86 were compared to identify trends in definitions and methods used to diagnose learning disabilities (LD). The later guidelines tended to delineate specific achievement discrepancy criteria. However, major components of LD definitions were not altered and IQ cutoffs were not implemented. (Author/DB)

Historians have been trying to counter the version of the Indian past found in traditional histories, which is often racist and usually written from a European perspective, but they have not yet agreed on what to replace it with. (MSE)

Presents results from a survey of selected school superintendents about how to deal with the disease Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the schools. They are in agreement that AIDS education should be part of the regular school curriculum. There is no general agreement on how schools should deal with other aspects of the AIDS disease.…

Tables showing percentage indicators of student attitudes and characteristics on a survey given to college freshmen are presented. (MLW)

Describes results of a national survey of graduate students (N=338) in counseling and their perceptions of accreditation of programs in counselor training. Found students in accredited programs were significantly more positive in their attitudes toward accreditation than those from non-accredited programs, although most students in non-accredited…

Using four national surveys conducted in 1977, 1978, 1982, and 1983, this study examined public opinions on suicide in four situations: incurable disease, bankruptcy, family dishonor, and being tired of living. It was found that respondents with attributes of higher education, lower religiosity, and higher commitment to freedom of expression were…

Hearing-impaired (N=45) and hearing (N=177) teachers of the deaf participated in a national survey on sign language preference and skills. An English-like sign model was preferred overall, although hearing-impaired teachers were split almost equally between that and American Sign Language. Teachers reported poor levels of sign performance and…

Findings of the 1985 National Association of College and University Business Officers' Comparative Performance Study and Endowment Questionnaire, with 277 participating institutions, are charted and discussed. (MSE)

Responses of 1,228 elementary school principals and 1,082 kindergarten teachers to a nationwide study of kindergarten programs and practices are summarized in text and tables. Data include half-day vs. full-day schedules, class size, program descriptions, learning goals, activities to involve parents, and major problems. (MLF)