Discusses the relevancy of visual arts programs to the development of the capacity for visual symbolizing. Explains the use of visual symbols to communicate at a very general level, to communicate accurately and specifically, and to communicate uniquely and expressively. Suggests schools not cut visual arts programs. (RC)

Proposes confluent education as an effective method for educating the whole student in special education. Describes the process involving changes to the present curriculum, with the most significant variable being the teacher created atmosphere. Concludes that confluent education requires an atmosphere of trust and self-exploration. (JAC)

Provides additional evidence for the construct validity of the Erwin Identity Scale (EIS). Provides information about interaction between identity development and college environment as perceived by students. Impact of academic environment and interpersonal campus environment were reflected by high or low scores on the EIS. (RC)

Compares fraternity (N=446) and sorority (N=325) members' perceptions of their house environment. Indicated significant differences on five of the 10 subscales of the University Residence Environment Scale. Data indicated fraternity members perceived their houses as higher on competitiveness, self-governance, and innovation but lower on…

Describes how handicapped student needs may be met by using existing staff, without drastic changes in student services. Clarifies the role of the student services administrator, the handicapped services coordinator, and established student services. Considers admissions, financial aids, orientation, housing, counseling, and student activities.…

Describes a two-step process that helps high school students to focus on their values, interests and abilities and to set future educational and career program goals. The method described includes the writing of a personal resume and an autobiographical essay. (RC)

Outlines a program for incorporating oral interpretation activities into an elementary school curriculum. (RL)

Examines samples of classroom discussions about reading passages, showing how they can be student and text centered with the teacher operating as a careful facilitator. (JT)

Five topics relating to programs in animal agriculture are addressed: (1) the future of animal agriculture; (2) preparing teachers in animal agriculture; (3) how animal programs help young people; (4) a nontraditional animal agriculture program; and (5) developing competencies in animal agriculture. (LRA)

Learning stess-management skills is an important aspect of development for college students. Because the experience of stress is quite individualized, comprehensive and flexible programing is required. Reports on a network of stress-management programs designed to provide maximum flexibility in meeting various student needs. (Author)

Reports that vocabulary choice and linguistic virtuosity are closely tied to levels of writing skill, to cognitive development, and to self-concept. (RL)

Records of emergency psychiatric consultation were studied to determine measures of resident development. maturation, and competence over time. It is suggested that residency training should include a formal experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies. Medical educators need to determine which questions and examinations are pertinent…

The contrast and complementarity of the curricular and co-curricular areas of higher education are presented to justify the existence of student affairs as a legitimate contributor to the education of the whole student. The distinctive features of academic and student affairs are presented with suggestions of how they can work cooperatively. (JMF)

The application of student development principles, student responsibilities and the attitudes, perceptions and needs of students, staff and employers must all be considered in career development and placement services for the handicapped student. The student must actively participate in this process. (Author/JAC)

As career education calls for business educators to be concerned with developing students' work values as well as teaching skills, school experiences should be structured to influence work values development. The author discusses the nature of values, group differences, strategies for personal value sharing, industry-school interactions, and…