Reports results of a study to determine to what extent enrollees in adult evening classes perceived how their future student role would relate to class attendance. The author found that few students really appreciated the degree of commitment required and suggests that school staff should provide more pre-enrollment information. (MF)

One hundred sixty eight students (grade 1-college) evaluated the achievement behavior of hypothetical students differing in ability, effort expenditure, and test outcome, both from the perspective of student and teacher. Teacher perspectives indicated that effort and outcome were perceived as highly relevant. Student perspectives indicated high…

Includes presentations, an interview, and selected session report summaries from the 36th National Conference of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Detroit, Michigan, October 1980. Issues addressed include the admissions process, political issues, counselor education and the need for long-range planning and renewed…

To describe interviewees' discourse and to contrast successful and unsuccessful communicative behaviors, investigated their communication. Behaviors from rhetorical theory were also searched for criteria of effectiveness. Successful candidates displayed more behaviors that identified them with employers, supported arguments, organized thoughts,…

Describes an empirical investigation of the differences in learning strategies or approaches of 30 university students. The results indicate that the differences in approach may be found in the kind of information focused on and learned rather than how much people learn in a quantitative sense. Thirty-six references are listed. (CHC)

The use of remote broadcasting equipment in the training of interview skills to third-year medical students is described. Equipment consists of a radio transmitter used by the instructor, and a small hearing-aid-like device worn by the interviewer. This technique allows immediate feedback to the student. (MLW)

Authors explore ways of helping students improve their self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and value to an employer. Offers strategies from the world of work (customer satisfaction cards) and the world of dance (chorus line class that improves poise in job interviews). Suggests ways to find appropriate instructional materials for handicapped…

Diagnostic interviews were conducted with third graders to determine why they made mistakes on sixteen arithmetical tasks. A modified version of the Newman method of analyzing errors is discussed and applied to these interviews. (MP)

Interviews with administrators in western Pennsylvania concerning standardized testing revealed that central office administrators do not perceive themselves to be primary users of test information. They prefer to consider personal or teacher observation, parental and community feedback, and the achievements of students and graduates as…

The reliability and difficulty level of faculty interviewing of applicants to the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine are assessed. An index is proposed for classifying interviewers, along with a point system for assuring fairness in assigning interviewers. Tabular data are included. (MSE)

A system for evaluating clinical competency of residents was designed to test expert opinions as well as the skills of the practitioner. Four measures of clinical competency were included: data collection completeness; problem identification accuracy; interview skills; and patient and physician assessment. (Author/MH)

A study to determine size and characteristics of Ohioans eligible for adult basic education (ABE), program awareness/interest, and conducive attendance conditions. Telephone interviews with 1,536 persons over 16 but with less than 12 years of schooling revealed that: persons eligible/interested in ABE were demographically distinct, and 60 percent…

Student interviews of newspaper editors who hire personnel helped both journalism students and faculty identify the job skills that have to be learned and taught. (RL)

Through their subcommittee work, William Ford of Michigan and Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island are the two most influential members of Congress on matters affecting higher education. Their viewpoints and accomplishments, particularly with respect to student financial aid programs, are discussed. (JMD)

On January 6, 1980, John Silber, president of Boston University, was interviewed on "60 Minutes." The effects of that national television exposure on Silber and on the entire higher education community are discussed with Silber in an interview. The situation at Boston University and problems of college presidents are explored. (MLW)