Examined accuracy of 5 background characteristics, 9 extracurricular activities, and 15 special accomplishments reported by college-bound high school students completing the American College Testing Assessment Student Profile Section. Results revealed relatively high level of accuracy of self-reported data. (Author/NB)

Year-long schedules can eliminate summer learning loss. Year-round schools also benefit students with varied learning needs, provide intersession remediation and enrichment opportunities, help second-language students learn English, maintain student interest in learning, feature ongoing extracurricular activities, and offer periodic staff…

Presents an interview with the administrators of a vocational school in Moscow. Explains that the school trains workers for the garment industry, hair styling, cosmetics, and food preparation. Discusses the school's history, programs, and goal-oriented approach. Describes the curriculum as experimental training with an emphasis on teacher…

Summarizes the experiences of a former science fair participant and judge in an attempt to make the typical rules for science fairs more understandable to any prospective participant. Includes categories of judging, items prohibited from display, a list of most difficult projects, and the source for more information on science fair rules. (JJK)

The college experience should help students develop basic thinking skills required of aware, discerning individuals in society. Healthy skepticism is a foundation for learning. Student activities are a good place to teach critical thinking skills. Specific skills must be identified, challenges offered, and alternating periods of analysis and…

Considerations in selecting quality novelty/variety entertainers to perform at colleges and universities are outlined. Advantages of this genre include newness, package marketing, affordability, ease of planning, great visual effects, ease of drop-by programming, custom tailoring, mass appeal. Concerns include limited individual interaction in…

Alumni programs involving current students include flood relief at Notre Dame University (Indiana); an Illinois State University extern program; a program matching alumni with students for homecoming activities at the Georgia Institute of Technology; alumni visits to Muhlenberg College (Pennsylvania) classrooms; and career consultation at…

A discussion of the relationship between the campus activities programing office and performers addresses the need for a contract, its essential and optional elements, sponsor and artist rights and responsibilities, ethical considerations, riders, potential conflicts, and the need to check legal issues with college counsel. (MSE)

The student affairs division at Nebraska Wesleyan University was studied from the perspective of organizational culture, focusing on two factors: organizational climate and the superior-subordinate relationship. Interviews with the director and division staff revealed the importance of mutual support to the division's success. (MSE)

Campus activities programing benefits from good training of student volunteers. Business training theory can be applied to student organizations. Training programs should be designed for four phases of volunteer experience (recruitment, testing, active, and exit) and emphasize leadership development. (MSE)

Traces legislative history of the Equal Access Act of 1984 and the United States Supreme Court Justices' reasoning in the "Mergens" decision. At least six justices seem to agree that the proper Establishment Clause doctrine is that government can accommodate religion so long as its accommodation is neutral. (MLF)

Summarized are the contests, schedules, entertainment, and planning involved in this activity. Sample topics and questions for the events are provided. Costs, personnel, and time required to put on the event are discussed. (CW)

The use of focus groups to assess existing college student leadership efforts and as a step in developing better programs is examined. Procedures include assembling a planning team, identifying information needs, determining the composition of focus groups, soliciting and training volunteers, and using focus group results to design a program. (MSE)

Investigates variables related to how students choose to be remembered after high school. Reports sports participation, social activity participation, high school academic rank, mother's education, and masculinity were variables associated with four remembrance roles: brilliant student, most popular, athletic star, and leader. Concludes that…

A Singapore educator reflects on the transformation of Singapore to an urban, consumer society. Reviews the need and opportunities for adventure in Singapore, including commercially operated play programs for young children, field trips and extracurricular activities for school-age children, leadership training programs for the upper secondary…