Vocational education must be accessible to all students because it has inherent value to a large spectrum of students in secondary schools, not just to those who are majoring in a vocational area. It is a natural setting for the integration of mathematics, science, social studies, economics, communications, and environmental studies; it is also a…

Seeking to understand the influence of gender on advisement relationships, 22 women doctoral recipients in education were interviewed using retrospective, in-depth, semi-structured interviews (audiotaped and transcribed verbatim), with the constant comparative method. Purposeful sampling adjustments and inclusion of relationships with all members…

Findings and recommendations presented in this study of the role and nature of doctoral disserations are based on deliberations of a task force of graduate school deans and 48 reports submitted by selected universities. Findings are offered in the areas of: distinguishing characteristics of dissertation research and dissertations; originality,…

The concern of this paper is how people in organizations understand the dynamics of an organization's practices. The way that organizational culture influences advising systems is considered. The focus is on how people understand the function of academic advising and the influence of three concepts of culture (cognitive, symbolic, and…

Views of 335 students and 25 faculty members concerning academic advising and the role of the adviser were surveyed at the University of Louisville's Speed Scientific School. About 75 percent of the students rated their advisers as excellent or good. A large percentage of the faculty reported multiple adviser/advisee contacts each year. A small…

The computer-assisted management model described in this manual was implemented by the Counseling and Human Development Department at Prince George's Community College for the purposes of Student Testing, Advisement, Retention, and Tracking (START). As introductory material notes, START is an integrated computerized system which tracks student…

Beginning in fall 1985, John Wood Community College (JWCC) is offering its students a guarantee that courses taken at the college will transfer to other institutions or the tuition paid by the student will be refunded. Each student applying for the Credit Transfer Guarantee must meet with a JWCC counselor. The student is responsible for indicating…

A transcription is presented of a conference sponsored by Rio Salado Community College (RSCC) to provide information on the use of audio teleconferencing to offer live, interactive classes for the homebound. After an introductory statement on RSCC's Homebound Project, Jan Baltzer provides an overview of the SUNDIAL network, RSCC's audio…

Improving student satisfaction with academic advising has been the focus of university efforts in recent years. The academic advising conference between adviser and advisee normally occurs in a dyadic setting; thus, as with counseling, it seemed plausible to the authors that the interpersonal relationship between the adviser and student is…

This booklet discusses counseling for adults in the adult school--either by guidance officials or the teacher. The typical counselor interviews students, functions at group meetings, does cooperative placement work, trains other staff, keeps records, and gives tests. When the teacher acts as counselor, he must relate teaching goals to guidance…

This report presents the outlines of a unique counseling program offered to freshmen at the University of Notre Dame. The 10 faculty counselors advise and attend to the interests of each student, to help them make a better transition from high school to college. The program emphasizes effective and continuous counseling and testing. Aptitude,…

A case study describing a marginally prepared student-athlete's encounter with higher education is presented. Interventions to maximize the student's potential for academic success are outlined and recommendations are developed regarding a specialized service. (Author/MLW)

Found that high-risk college freshmen who received training in role communication skills earned adjusted scores on an interpersonal skills posttest and grade point averages that were significantly higher than those earned by students who received academic counseling. Suggests training high-risk students in basic communication skills rather than in…

Notes that by taking an active role and seeking contact with students, advisors can help reduce attrition rates. Describes use of intrusive advising program with special student populations, including educationally disadvantaged students admitted through an alternative admissions program, minority students, learning disabled students, and severely…

The methodology used in a computerized student evaluation model that has been used for four years is explained. The steps involved in designing a questionnaire and in implementing a student evaluation are identified. The improvement of advising services and advisor performance based on student feedback are described. (Author/MLW)