Many rural communities are experiencing a diversity of issues, but what part does leadership play in these communities? This qualitative study describes the environment within two communities in the southeast focusing on community variables of psychological sense of community, community leadership, and social capital. Leaders were identified and a…

Although adult educators espouse values such as inclusion and ownership, adult learners seldom play a substantive role in programmatic decision making. This collaborative research project explored family literacy participants' experiences in their program's parent advisory council (PAC). The study shows that involvement in the PAC enhanced program…

The dimensions of group leadership and group interaction were investigated using fourth grade students. (JMB)

The purpose of this article is to discuss some important considerations in the use of student-led discussions and to describe the authors' experiences in instituting such a procedure. (Author)

A Leadership Skills Development Program for gifted upper elementary and secondary school students includes the Leadership Skills Inventory (a self-administered, self-scoring assessment tool) and a handbook of activities accompanying the inventory. (CL)

The purpose of this study was to determine how well selected leadership competencies were remembered and used 1, 2, and 3 years after the completion of a structured collegiate leadership course. The study also investigated self-perceived leadership skills of the students 1, 2, and 3 years removed from the course and the use of selected leadership…

The four sections of the photographic report explore the historical background and need for an organization providing leadership and management training for today's student leaders; the goals of the Leadership Conference Series, the structure of the Conference Series; and the future goals of Student Leadership Services. (Author)

Decisions affecting individual lives and commitments should be made in the smallest units, while logistics and support services should be tapped into regional and nationwide networks. (Editor)

Maria Center for Learning and Life Enrichment in St. Louis (Missouri) offers a leadership training program for youth. (JM)

Describes a successful program for granting recognition to students who excel at leadership. (IRT)

The Leadership Opinion Questionnaire, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and a demographic questionnaire were administered to 115 student organization officers. The level of relationships between leadership attributes and personality preferences as well as differential leadership attributes and/or personality preference patterns were investigated.…

Describes the use of leaderless group discussions and peer assessment in undergraduate classes to develop teamwork skills and the capacity for independent thought and action students will need on the job. (SK)

As teacher-facilitators, Joseph M. Shosh and Jennifer A. Wescoe emphasize the educational value of theater. To promote student leadership of a production, students audition for roles on and off stage and contribute to the technical aspects of the production through "crew days," from which they build community and develop a sense of respect for the…