This document presents 2 separate publications under 1 cover. The first publication, entitled American Fraternities: An Agenda of Needed Research, suggests possible topics for research into fraternities. Among the areas indicated are: (1) the history and development of the fraternity system; (2) the history of student organizations as a whole; (3)…

Information on participation, funding, and administration of forensics programs at state-supported community colleges in Illinois was sought through surveying all 37 state-supported community colleges. Responses were received from 20 (54%) of the schools surveyed. Results of the study indicated: (1) about one-third of the state-supported community…

How young children, even kindergarteners, can use media equipment to produce their own creations. (HB)

The relationship between student participation in high school extracurricular activities and the desire for further social recognition after high school is examined. (DE)

The institution of cheering has undergone a number of changes throughout the years. Cheerleading is one of the few purely American phenomena, both in its inception and in its development. We gave the cheerleaders birth, and we pioneered and nurtured their growth. In a word, they are ours. (Author)

Presents transcript, editorial analysis, and critiques of the National Debate Tournament final debate: resolved that U.S. law enforcement agencies should be given significantly greater freedom in the investigation and/or prosecution of felony crime. (PD)

Examines the carry-over effects of high school size on extracurricular participation of senior students at a large university. Overall, participation declined from high school to college, especially for females, with greater decline related to smaller school size. Results suggest college participation is better explained by personality than it is…

Describes the growth of extracurricular activities in Chicago, Illinois high schools in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Examines the origins and membership of student clubs and the emergence of systematic educator involvement in them, which established adult control and discipline. Discusses implications for the ongoing study of…

Presents an effective way of helping to publicize a big school activity and increase student interest and participation. (JK)

The merits and methods of providing feedback to students and student organizations to improve performance are outlined. The methods include behavior contracts, self-disclosure, individual vs. group feedback, opinion polls, and positive reinforcement. (MSE)

A study was designed to assess the influence of athletics and other extracurricular activities on the academic orientation of female high school students. Test scores for the English American College Test (ACT) were used to compare group results with national and state averages. Results are discussed. (Author/DF)

Surveyed 168 college students to examine how work and participation in student organizations contribute to student's personal development. Results showed students who participated in organizations were more developed in terms of educational, career, and lifestyle plans than other students. (BH)

Outlines the organization of time in a British secondary school, including class scheduling and time allocation. The author believes that effective time organization produces effective learning environments. (MD)

Reviews strategies for coping with extracurricular demands placed on teachers of speech communication at small liberal arts colleges. (PD)

The hypothesis that the extracurriculum serves as a socializing agency fostering achievement and success orientations was tested by estimating a structural equations model which examined the effect of participation in extracurricular activities on attainments, statistically controlling on educational and occupational aspirations. (NQ)