Compared dyads of mothers and low-birthweight infants who participated in a comprehensive early intervention program during the infant's first three years with dyads who received pediatric follow-up. Intervention group mothers had higher ratings than follow-up mothers on quality of assistance. Intervention children had higher ratings on…

An analysis used 1987 national student aid data to examine the influence of prices on within-year persistence by graduate students. Results indicated that graduate students, especially in public institutions, are responsive to tuition charges in their persistence decisions. It is suggested that institutions carefully examine the potential impact…

Describes a study of the impact of involvement in campus and learning activities on unit completion for 475 students entering a suburban community college immediately following high school. Reports that library research, transfer-related counseling, and participation in art, music, and theater activities contributed to unit completion. (DMM)

Evidence suggests that college student financial aid policy and packaging can and do positively affect student persistence, as do a variety of other factors. However, coordinated, holistic policy in the federal, state, institutional, and corporate and foundation arenas will generate the best effect. (MSE)

Summarizes survey results of students in college-to-university transfer program. Distinguishes between persisters and nonpersisters to identify attrition factors. Nonpersisters (10 percent of whole) were found indistinguishable, except in having recognized "stepping out" as an option. Confirms value of transfer programs. Offers suggestions for…

Describes a study of changes in attitudes and writing performance of learning-disabled (LD) college students resulting from a mainstream writing class employing a workshop format and microcomputer word processors. The LD students' performance level was consistent with the non-LD students in the class, and their writing attitudes improved. (DMM)

A person-situation interactionist theory to explain Australian student decisions to pursue higher education is advanced and a model is tested using data from Victoria and Queensland. Results of statistical analyses are generally consistent with expectations. Certain interactive effects of variables in the model are examined. (Author/MSE)

Reports on a four-year longitudinal study of 2,544 college students to determine the relationship between academic self-concept and withdrawal from school. Finds that the most significant predictor of school withdrawal was the students' self-concept of their overall academic ability. (CFR)

A study evaluated the effects of explicit timing procedure on problem completion rates and accuracy levels in 40 African-American third-grade students. Results showed that the explicit timing procedure increased problem completion rates. A decreasing trend in percentage of problems correct also occurred. Recommendations for educators are…

Examines the culture-specific needs of Native-American students in higher education. Identifies family support, student-support services, and precollege preparation as factors contributing to academic success, and finances and cultural differences as contributing to failure. Asserts that developmental educators must be aware of these factors in…

Career and education specialists tailored a comprehensive support package consisting of personal futures planning, flexible educational programming, employment support, interagency collaboration, mentorship, social-skill building, and flexible funding to the needs of adolescents and young adults with chronic mental illness or emotional disturbance…

Discussion of the decreasing percentage of bachelor's degrees awarded to males focuses on societal trends that have resulted in changing worlds for boys and men. Issues identified include the growing gender imbalance in higher education, managing male aggression, and the need to identify and reconsider what and how educational services are…

Reports on establishment of the Alliance for Equity in Higher Education to promote the interests of 175 Hispanic-serving institutions, 118 historically Black colleges and universities, and 31 tribal colleges and universities. The Alliance seeks to increase student financial assistance, promote fair and inclusive college admission standards,…

Discusses the importance of academic advising to increase college student retention, graduation, and transfer in student-support-services programs designed for first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities. An integrative, intrusive model of academic advising is defined, its benefits are outlined, and several successful…

Describes a workshop at the University of Hawaii at Manoa targeted at students overcoming academic difficulties and readmitted after a one-semester suspension. Participants are encouraged to use campus resources, make better decisions, and connect with other students and the institution. Preliminary evaluation suggests the workshop is an efficient…