Leadership training, offered at 600 colleges and universities, is cited as one solution to America's ethical, political, and economic decline. Most students find that leadership programs give them the mental and psychological tools to succeed. (MLW)

Describes the techniques, procedures, and model for an effective leadership training program for college students. Emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal traits, student training, and involvement as the keys to developing a successful program. (BH)

If they are to enlisted to help reduce vandalism, student council members must receive accurate information and learn that vandalism is costly, that common sense doesn't provide all the answers concerning it, and that the public's reaction to vandalism cannot be predicted accurately. (MJL)

The selections in this volume explain how, through service learning, residential living, community work, and student organizations, students can become leaders and more effective citizens. The chapters are: (1) "An Interview with Helen S. Astin" (Kathleen N. McMahon); (2) "The Emergence of Inclusive, Process-Oriented Leadership" (Shannon K. Faris…

Examines the organizational climate for student input-output to decision and policy making in Wisconsin colleges and universities through use of the Organizational Climate Descriptive Questionnaire. Student leadership training and student-institution relationship are discussed and analyzed. (NJ)

Describes YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) Leadership Schools and the effect of CRP (Character Research Project) materials on young delegates. (DS)

A national survey measures and reports the attitudes of the public toward the public schools in 1970. (Author)

Junior Statesmen of America is an extracurricular organization that gives high school students practical experience in self-government and enhances leadership and political education. (SK)

Makes a case for leadership training for students and lists course objectives, including defining leadership, identifying situations for practicing leadership, analyzing and practicing leadership skills, and distinguishing among leadership styles. (Author/JM)

Provides annotated bibliography of 26 books and articles dealing with theory and implementation of leadership development. Includes section identifying national opportunities for leadership development. (Author/CM)

A second grade teacher describes how she trained her students as classroom aides to assist her in a variety of clerical and other nonteaching jobs. This system saved time for the teacher and helped students learn to lead and follow one another. (IAH)

A recent survey of South Dakota elementary principals confirms the value of student councils to children, their schools, and their communities. The principals surveyed noted that councils provide students with opportunities to exercise leadership in resolving problems, sharing ideas, and managing projects. One common community-service project is…

The use of focus groups to assess existing college student leadership efforts and as a step in developing better programs is examined. Procedures include assembling a planning team, identifying information needs, determining the composition of focus groups, soliciting and training volunteers, and using focus group results to design a program. (MSE)

Describes a dynamic, innovative leadership conference that meets the needs of leadership training for gifted secondary students. The conference provides an opportunity for underachieving gifted students to excel, and for gifted students to design, develop, and implement the entire conference while having fun and experiencing success. (Author/CR)