Seven planning conditions necessary if junior colleges, both independent and public, are to maximize their chances for accomplishing change and self-renewal are summarized: (1) balancing of qualitative and quantitative planning, (2) establishing college priorities, (3) integrating college planning with that in related areas, (4) linking resources…

High attrition rates at colleges and universities are costly to students and to institutions, in terms of money, time, effort, etc. The prediction of academic success or failure is related to the problem of accountability. In order to plan and account for certain program expenditures, it becomes imperative to predict the needs and behaviors of…

This textbook provides the journalism student with a practical demonstration of copyreading. Reporters' copy is shown first untouched and then as it undergoes improvements in clarity, effectiveness, and news style. Using many examples of copy from student newspapers and stories written by students for reporting and editing courses, as well as copy…

The Navajo Studies Program at Navajo Community College consists of 2 major areas of study, the first of which includes courses dealing with the Navajos. This book deals with that portion of the program and provides a picture of selected Navajo Studies courses as taught at Navajo Community College. Contained in the book are the origin myths of the…

This issue of "Science Education News" is concerned with nontraditional approaches to college-level education. Recent trends and new programs representing examples of innovative learning are presented by these six articles: The Prospects for Nontraditional Study; Accreditation of Nontraditional Study Programs; New York Regents External Degree; The…

Describes the obstacles facing hearing-impaired people as they attempt to learn to write and suggests ways to implement a college program to bridge the gap between natural Sign Language and English. (DD)

The Gynecology Clinic, Wilce Health Center, Ohio State University, is putting into operation a comprehensive family planning service program that includes (1) patient education, (2) medical care, (3) pregnancy counseling, and (4) reproductive and sexuality counseling. (Author)

The application of Title IX and the HEW regulation to intercollegiate sports is described, and the relationships among Title IX, the equal protection doctrine, and the proposed equal rights amendment to the Constitution are assessed. (LBH)

The author describes a two-year experience of mobilizing attention around values questions at The University of Michigan. He identifies issues important to consider in attempting to raise consciousness about values questions on a large university setting. (Author)

In order to help students be aware of postsecondary educational opportunities, guidelines are offered to teacher-coordinators of secondary cooperative vocational education programs for keeping a resource file of 2- and 4-year college programs, college catalogs and resource personnel, and other information for business careers. (MF)

This detailed presentation of standards and practices for a college health program sets forth the basic recommendations of the American College Health Association concerning services, activities, support services, communications, health personnel, financing, facilities, ethics and professional relationships. (MB)

Data from a survey of directors of APA-approved programs in clinical psychology reveal that a substantial number of programs offer formal training in clinical psychophysiology. Details are provided regarding types of training available; content areas covered; and, ratings indicating interest, utility and potential of biofeedback,…

Reports on a study of the characteristics of community colleges established within universities, focusing on institutional, program, and faculty characteristics; perceived advantages and disadvantages; and perceptions of the future. (DMM)

Examines the phenomenon of sophomore slump, a phase in their college years when students often feel depressed, frustrated, anxious, or dissatisfied. Encourages student affairs professionals to recognize the existence of sophomore slump and to provide support for students. Suggests three strategies for helping students: developing special programs,…

The paper describes the Three Stage Transition Model of service delivery for postsecondary learning disabled students. Identified are activities colleges can implement to help a student (1) entering college, (2) managing the academic and social changes during college, and (3) exiting college to enter employment. (Author/DB)