Sought to describe the growth of 94 nursing students' critical thinking through service-learning experiences. Results revealed two major themes: development of both professional and community perspectives. (EV)

Advances the idea of using the workshop format for basic writers' development as writers. Finds that workshops generate conversations and discussions that encourage social, political, and economic awareness to help basic writers discover who and where they are in society. (PA)

Using national longitudinal data, compared the academic development among African American students attending historically Black and White institutions of higher education. Found no significant differences on self-reported academic ability, writing, and mathematics. However, students at Black institutions tend to be more socio-economically…

Investigates possible gender differences in the nature and role of the contextual influences that shape multiple dimensions of identity during college. Findings suggest the existence of gender differences in the following areas: types of contextual influences that shape identity during college, reactions to those contextual influences, and…

A study of 220 faculty advisor-doctoral student dyads found that students were more likely to be in developmental relationships with advisors of similar race and gender; perceived similarity was related to the mentoring received. Those in gender-dissimilar dyads received less mentoring initially but more in the long term; no similar race effects…

Studies the role of thinking style development in 245 Chinese college students. Results indicated that thinking styles predicted students' sense of purposefulness, an important dimension in psychosocial development. Suggests that theories of intellectual styles should be integrated into the traditional family of student development theories.…

Using an ecology model of human development, frames the exploration of racial identities of 38 college students with multiple racial heritages. Maps the influence of interactions within and between specific environments on students' decisions to identify in one or more of five patterns of mixed race identity found in a previous study. (Contains 43…

Service learning outcomes for students include personal/social development, improved achievement and civic responsibility, and career awareness. The impact of service learning can be heightened by implementing explicit links to curriculum and greater student responsibility and choice. (Contains 31 references.) (SK)

The central purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of how community service involvement affects the development of undergraduate self-concept. The findings from this study suggest that the quality of service involvement is more important than the amount of service performed by students. (Contains 23 references and 2 tables.)…

Discusses the screening and evaluation procedure at Central Michigan University that allows students to meet their communication competency requirement without taking a course. Examines the credit by exam option, the "Oral English Test-Out" procedure, and the implications of testing-out. (KEH)

Discusses benefits of developing young potential leaders. Outlines comprehensive leadership program for college freshmen containing four components: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. (Author/CM)

Presents "Statement of Ethical Principles and Standards" of American College Personnel Association (ACPA) to assist student affairs professionals in regulating behavior regarding ethical problems and daily practice standards. Suggests courses of action available to professionals observing unethical conduct by fellow professionals.…

Argues that student development professionals can play an important role in the renaissance of quality in the open door community college. Affirms the open door philosophy, identifies concerns regarding changing student demographics, asserts that the necessary trust between student development professionals and instructors can be achieved by…

Explains how to implement cooperative learning in the classroom and reasons for doing so. The process involves students working in pairs or small groups to achieve a common goal with the teacher monitoring group activity. Concludes that cooperative learning promotes the academic, social, and emotional growth of students. (DMM)

Outlines several ideas for organizing the work area of a school newspaper. Lists steps for the organization of the room, the supplies, the work, and the staff. Assesses the benefits of this organizational scheme. (PA)