This article describes two models for enhancing the social integration of nontraditional students in academic programs. The first explains ways to develop onsite communities for both graduate and undergraduate degree-seeking students at New York University. The second model is used with undergraduate students at Washington State University seeking…

In a report on meeting the language needs of refugees in Ireland, Little (2000) identifies two sets of language rights for refugees--stemming from the right to preserve their own language or languages as a central element of identity, and the right to enjoy free access to Irish society which entails the right to develop language proficiency in…

This paper will trace the adoption of a policy of Social Inclusion in schools in one Australian state in terms of the way in which the policy direction, its discourses and adoption reflect a rhetoric of what Ball has labelled a "paradigm of convergence". The analysis will show that the policy discourse, especially in its focus on school…

In a context of steadily increasing global migration, ethnic and linguistic diversity in Irish schools is becoming both more prevalent and more visible. In Ireland, schools have been availing of Department of Education and Science (DES) funding since 1999 in order to provide English-language support for bilingual students. The support provided in…

Background: Adults with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) require support to be part of the community; however, most have few supports other than family and friends. The purpose of this study was to assess caregiver perceptions of community integration of adults with FASD living in British Columbia. Method: The Assimilation, Integration,…

An account of the struggles to integrate the Detroit public school system, resulting in the Bradley v. Milliken case which is directed at northern school segregation and could be even more far reaching than the Brown decision. (EH)

This report outlines the procedures used for experimentally testing the effectiveness of a sensitivity group model in reducing racial prejudice among both black and white college students. The proposal is designed to explore the assumption that increasingly effective racial relations follow from increased understanding, acceptance, and tolerance…

To investigate the social interactions of handicapped children who often face rejection by their nonhandicapped peers, the article reviews theoretical and empirical literature which links social behavior to role- or perspective-taking ability. (Author)

The article describes the "Squaws and Mohawks," a social club in Brookline, Massachusetts, made up of 20 adults who are mentally retarded. (DLS)

Discusses United States' neglect of the problems of Haitian boat people in adjusting to American social and economic life. Presents findings of a field study of Haitians in a Federal health clinic and three labor camps. Despite hard work, Haitians's social mobility is limited by their indebtedness to the company store, and their lack of contact…

Describes a Canadian community's approach to the social integration of exceptional persons into that community. Specific needs and skills required for successful integration are discussed. (BL)

The article utilizes a typology of race groups to explain social distance (race relations) in Hawaii. (FF)

It may not help antisocial boys to segregate them, but wouldn't it harm prosocial boys to be integrated with antisocial boys? This study examines both propositions in the light of investigation at a summer camp. (Author)