This paper details the ongoing study of the characteristics of incoming students at Pennsylvania College of Technology, (Penn College) which resulted from a merger in 1989 of Williamsport Area Community College and Penn State, leading to new programs and activities, e.g., bachelor degrees, on-campus housing, and athletics. The college periodically…

The past decade has seen an increase in public awareness about the need to commit more resources to aid students in their transitions from school to work, but most high school career counselors have responsibilities which preclude them from spending time on individual career counseling. This paper describes a project designed to determine if a…

This paper presents findings of a study which analyzed the relationship between student satisfaction and indicators of student success in the 34 institutions of the University System of Georgia (USG). A student satisfaction survey was administered to about 26,000 undergraduates and the results were merged with the system's student information…

Given the increasing use of art as a means of fostering communication in therapeutic settings, it was hypothesized that an art-focused group activity might improve social relations on a college campus and reduce campus residents' levels of loneliness. A controlled efficacy evaluation was conducted using college students (N=140) living in 11…

This paper reports on surveys of teachers and students at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) that examined the impact of technology on teaching and learning at. The first section describes the questionnaires, which focused on each population's perceptions and opinions about instructional technology, the frequency of use, projected use, and…

Determines what interns do; whether intern tasks reflect training components; and how an internship experience compares with a classroom experience. Surveys student interns. Finds three patterns emerging: students refer to "self development"; training is seen in specific acts (press releases, newsletters); and students in public relations programs…

To determine effects of uniforms on school climate, students in two Charleston (South Carolina) County middle schools were surveyed in Spring 1966, using NASSP's Comprehensive Assessment of School Environments (CASE) School Climate Survey. Students in the uniform school rated climate as more positive in 9 out of 10 subscales. School uniforms are…

Surveyed college students (N=630) at two different schools regarding students' perceptions of campus climate and their interest in and exposure to issues pertaining to gay men, lesbians, and bisexual women and men. Results show that similar proportions of students at each school reported having a gay, lesbian, or bisexual friend or relative. (RJM)

Describes an investigation into the environmental attitudes of students in Hong Kong and their readiness to engage in pro-environmental behavior that could involve change in personal lifestyle. Students' over-optimism towards technological development and the perceived importance of the benefits of modern consumer goods were major factors that…

Describes the results of a survey of British pupils' awareness of and attitudes toward aspects of German life and culture. The article examines students' knowledge of basic geographical and political information about Germany and determines the extent of stereotypical views of Germany held by students in this age group (14-15 years). (16…

Describes a study that was conducted to examine issues of expectations, concerns, demographics, and satisfaction level of students in an online masters program. A comparison of instructors' opinions and results of student surveys revealed that online instructors did have a good grasp of online students' expectations, concerns, demographics, and…

Describes the results of an open-form questionnaire designed to provide a picture of students' justifications of animal conservation. The results suggest that the negative attitudes students have towards zoos and wildlife parks may impede the educational benefits of such visits for some children. (DDR)

Presents the results of a survey on volcanism completed by secondary students (N=1000) in Northern Italy. Findings indicate that these students, who live in a non-volcanic area, firmly believe that their area is volcanic. (DDR)

Surveyed non-traditional students to better understand the unique educational needs of the non-traditional women. Found three distinct market segments of non-traditional women: those seeking only academic support in the form of advising, those dependent on a variety of support services to enhance their ability to succeed, and those placing a high…

Learning styles were investigated for 857 English-learners of Armenian, Hmong, Korean, Mexican, and Vietnamese origin in 20 California high schools. All ethnic groups indicated major or minor preferences for kinesthetic/tactile and visual learning styles. Groups differed in preferences for group versus individual learning. Some preferences were…