Although the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) involves modifications and a complete restandardization, the literature suggests that it remains very similar in nature to its predecessor, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). Individuals perform on the WISC-R largely the same as they do on the WISC. (Author)

Discusses competing grant applications both new and renewal, including those for traditional grants (research projects initiated and conducted by individual investigators) and those for program project grants which support multidisciplinary efforts of a relatively large group of investigators. (Author/DS)

A research review conducted by the Florida Department of Education in 1974 provides the basis for a suggested model for research in the area of in-service teacher education. The model deals with four classes of variables--presage, context, process, and product. (JMF)

(NOTE: See HE 512 216 for journal name change information.) Studies conducted in the 1960s and 1970s of enrollment demand for higher education are reviewed. Both sociological and economic variables are investigated in the studies reviewed and a wide diversity of results is noted. (SF)

Discusses various methods the author has used in high school chemistry classes to maintain interest and keep grades at an acceptable standard. Integrated within the curriculum are research projects, library research, creative work, laboratory write-ups; a two-level curriculum is provided for nonscience and science majors. (CS)

Addresses world-system/dependency theories of differential economic growth among nations and identifies reservations concerning the current empirical status of these theories. Presents a model which relates the world system to blockmodel analysis by considering four types of international networks--trade flows, military interventions, diplomatic…

This study was conducted to determine the extent to which students displaying different levels of commitment to a university can be described and identified before making a final decision to enroll or not enroll. The findings indicate that information contained in the ACT Student Profile lends itself to such description. (Author)

Interest patterns of Canadian military college cadets were acquired by administering Strong Vocational Interest Blanks to three consecutive entry classes at beginning, middle and end of their baccalaureate programs. Significant changes occurred on 16 of 22 Interest Scales, 38 of 54 Occupational Scales, and 4 of 8 Non-Occupational Scales. (Author)

Studies self-reported religiosity of college students and the nature of drug usage. Significant differences between religious and nonreligious students were found in use of alcohol and marijuana; in reasons for abstaining from marijuana, amphetamines, barbiturates, and hallucinogens; in referral of drug problems to drug-wise friends; and in…

Knowledge and attitudes of technical college students were compared after exposing them to drug education programs in three formats: lecture, mixed media, and an agency film program. Results of a questionnaire show format has little effect on knowledge or attitude. Recommendations are made for future drug information programs. (BEF)

The "old-old" (80+), needing the most health and domiciliary care, will increase twice as fast by the year 2000 as the "young-old" (65-79). Half of the elderly women in 2000 may be maintaining a home apart from relatives. Few elderly persons now live with unrelated adults of the opposite sex. (Author)

Teachers, counselors, guidance directors, counselor educators, and others were surveyed to determine the prevailing attitude toward prior school experience for counselor certification. The teacher and counselor groups supported the idea that some experience was desirable, but only the counselor group endorsed the three-year requirement. (Author)

Examines variables which influence the importance assigned to work values among teacher education graduates employed in nonacademic jobs. Career aspirations and type of previous work experiences were more important determinants of perceptions of job factors than demographic characteristics among education graduates employed in nonacademic…

Since the introduction of the 40/60 policy, community colleges have had a great impact on the higher education system of New York State. The increasing size of the community college transfer cohort should not alter spatial patterns of enrollment at four year colleges and universities in the State University system. (Author/BEF)

The scarcity of past research on Black higher education by Black researchers is discussed and compared with present investigations. Five current major studies are outlined and a list of suggested areas for future investigation is included. (JMF)