Reports on a congress of language school personnel, whose main theme was the desirability of abolishing university entrance tests in foreign languages, and of stressing instead better counselling of students and differentiated instruction (grouping according to achievement level) at the university level. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes Wytheville Community College orientation program and its use of the resources of the Virginia Vital Information for Education and Work (VIEW) program to assist students in making curricular choices. Considers adult learners' use of Virginia VIEW resources, student reactions, and implications for other colleges. (DMM)

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)

Discussion of Juvenile Court Schools in San Diego County focuses on institutional schools that provide academic instruction in an incarceration setting and community schools that bridge institutional and public schools and provide education, vocational and career guidance, familiarization with community organizations, and increased self-esteem…

One is best able to teach when familiar with student needs and experiences. Cognitive developmental theory can enhance the "art of teaching" and understanding the cognitive stages of student development can help the advisor appreciate a student's perspective. Cognitive theory is translated into useful advising strategies. (MLW)

Describes the process of intuitive educational and vocational guidance in Togo by examining the pattern of socialization of an individual in this society and the stylistic dimensions of counseling. Discusses the role of the family and teachers as well as the National Council for Scholarship. (JAC)

Contrasts developmental counseling with traditional counseling, arguing that it differs in its focus on consultation, advisement, instruction, and collaborative skills. Discusses the crises currently confronting counseling and argues for a clear demonstration of professionalism. (AYC)

Author suggested that schools should do away with their remedial departments. (Editor/RK)

This journal issue contains an annotated bibliography of books, journal articles, research reports, monographs, ERDC documents and other items dealing with educational counseling and information services for adults in the United States and Canada. Most items cited were published in the 1960s and 1970s. (Author/RM)

This document details the various academic programs, student services, and students involvement opportunities at Wayne Community College (North Carolina). Wayne Community College is a student-centered, public, two-year college with an open-door admissions policy. Seven modern buildings on a new campus contain more than 287,000 square feet of…

This handbook for faculty advisors seeks to clarify Edgecombe Community College's (ECC's) (North Carolina) advising theories and concepts. The handbook is designed for instructors as well as program chairpersons and coordinators who are assigned the responsibility of advising students in their programs. The guide is divided into five sections:…

The research reported here supports existing research demonstrating the greater effectiveness of behavioral counseling over traditional methods. (Author)

Presented an educational program for the Vienna Correctional Center which enrolled both inmates and correctional officers. Author also offered suggestions for consideration by others who might be thinking about developing a similar program. (Author/RK)

Ten weaknesses of alternative schools are identified; however, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. (Author)

Expansion of the counseling program of an appalachian county due to merging schools "into a single administrative unit with one curriculum and one master schedule, all tied together by an audio-graphic network. (Author)