Reports a study of the impact of a new restrictive and punitive (grade reduction) attendance policy on high school students' attendance, scholastic achievement, behavior, and extracurricular participation. Variables of student age, IQ, and sex were analyzed. The punitive attendance policy was considered effective for certain students. Guidelines…

Offers some caveats and suggestions to aid political science professors in dealing with students who cheat and plagiarize. The changing legal status of U.S. college students and student rights are discussed. Relevant court decisions and recent legislation pertaining to academic dishonesty are examined. (RM)

Examines Federal special education legislation for limitations on the right of public schools to discipline handicapped students. Describes the case of Stuart v Nappi, in which the plaintiff successfully fought disciplinary expulsion from school based on her status as a special education student. (MJL)

Investigates the expansion of student due process rights and the discipline issues resolved by the United States Supreme Court. Considers lower court interpretations of these decisions and issues currently being raised. Suggests that legal cases which have nothing to do with discipline have affected the way school personnel view discipline.…

Court decisions enlarging the rights of pupils are eroding legitimate adult authority in the schools. (Author)

The formulation of institutional goals in higher education often involves input from various campus constituencies including faculty. The uniform nature of the faculty's goal orientations are reported. Major differences among groups were found for goals involving university service, off-campus instruction, accountability, intercollegiate…

Discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a subject specialization approach in university libraries. Also described are some of the difficulties which have arisen with the introduction of subject specialization in some of the newer or provincial universities. Four references are listed. (LLS)

Offers advice to prospective teachers on what to expect from students and how to maintain discipline in the classroom. (RL)

The premise of "A Quest for Common Learning," which questioned the value of distribution requirements in 95 percent of U.S. colleges, is challenged. It is suggested that the varied academic disciplines demonstrate the pursuit of truth, and general education must immerse the student in a number of disciplines. (MLW)

Research was conducted on secondary school students' perceptions of the problematic aspects of school life. Analysis of data revealed that lack of teacher support and lack of independence were among the problem areas of greatest concern. (JN)

Suggests that parents and teachers use understanding, honest communication, reasonable and consistent limits, and respect to positively guide the thinking and behavior of young children. Presents specific techniques and examples. (SJL)

Examines how social science is taught in universities in socialist nations and presents a case study of Cuba as an example of how one developing nation has combined scientific knowledge and the needs of social development. Journal availability: see SO 507 303. (DB)

Presents 11 guidelines, based on constitutional requirements, to help the school administrator to develop a firm and fair student discipline code. Condensed from "A Legal Memorandum", March 1981, published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, Virginia. (Editor/SJL)

Considers legal and programmatic issues involved in having juveniles or their parents make financial restitution for delinquent acts. Makes recommendations to school officials on using restitution as part of school discipline policy. Condensed from "A Legal Memorandum," May 1981, published by the National Association of Secondary School…

Considers the fractionalization of the social science disciplines indicating that this clear delineation of intellectual territory is important to research, but that in information assimilation and dissemination an interdisciplinary approach is more appropriate. Recommends two approaches to interdisciplinary studies based around history and ethnic…