This monograph explores and discusses issues related to student-athletes with emphasis on entering student-athletes, and on development of programs to facilitate positive relationships between student-athletes and their universities. Following an introduction by the editor, the included chapters are: (1) "An Interview with Mike McGee" (Betsy O.…

The research project "Special Places; Special People" is designed to provide insight and advice in the management of schools and their grounds for the benefit of children. This document describes the project's research methodology and findings, explores some of the wider implications arising from the study, and suggests ways in which…

This practicum report describes the development of a handbook for Masters in Business Administration (MBA) students at the School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University, Florida. This project included a literature review, a review of handbooks from other universities, generation of a list of topics, development of an…

If intercollegiate athletics are to be recognized as a part of the educational program, they must receive their direction from educational purpose. Recruiting, admission, eligibility, status, conduct controls and disqualification of the student-athlete are discussed. (Author/PG)

Campus-expansiveness, decentralization, cooperative movements in education and nontraditional study all have changed the national picture of education as one to embrace everyone in the new learning society. (Author/PG)

A synthesis of the literature on the social organization of schools and the interaction comprising the social process of education, this paper concludes with a suggested research agenda oriented toward the development of a real theory of the school as a social environment of learning. (Author/JB)

Provides information to help meet federal anti sex discrimination guidelines and laws regarding admissions, and the treatment of both students and employees. (Author/MF)

Discusses the renewal of perspectives and development of cooperation among teachers, students, and parents at individual schools. (DD)

Author describes the mini-course not only as curriculum revitalization but also as an important basis for improved personnel relations throughout the school. (Author//RK)

This issue focuses on the phenomenon of alienation among young people. Alienation is discussed relative to employment, authority, family, religion, and technology. One author attempts to make a case for some alienation, and another offers critical comments on counseling services. (CJ)

In a study conducted among high school students in an upper middle class suburban area, in an attempt to differentiate between activist and nonactivist students of similar socioeconomic backgrounds, findings suggest that these students are deeply enmeshed in their schools and are planning to become enmeshed in their society. (Author)

Report of deliberations of fifteen scholars to explore new options and alternatives for improved institutional functioning (IR)