Many community college student activities and programs focus on programming for the traditional college-aged student. However, appropriate support and meaningful extra-curricular activities are also needed for the ever-increasing number of adult students. Specially designed activities for adult students can be very helpful in: (1) integrating the…

The authority that local school officials and state athletic and activity associations have over extracurricular activities is the subject of this survey of reported cases beginning in 1980. Legal developments are discussed in the areas of general transfer rules, transfers and private schools, ineligibility based on nonschool incidents, team and…

The nature and extent of religious activities in public schools is an unresolved issue. While the teacher-led prayer issue was decided in a 1985 Supreme Court decision, the constitutionality of schools' permitting student groups to meet for religious purposes remains unsettled. Compliance with the establishment clause requires government to remain…

This survey identified the differences between those students who participate in extracurricular activities and those who do not. A comparison was also made of participation patterns of Illinois sophomores and seniors to their counterparts in the nation. The Illinois sample consisted of 3,393 students from 63 public high schools. Information is…

This manual is intended to help elementary teachers: (1) recognize and achieve the objectives of the art program; (2) organize the classroom (including the equipment, art materials, and tools) to provide an atmosphere conducive to congenial living, and efficient working and learning; (3) plan painting, drawing, and craft activities so that…

A handbook is presented of materials and activities for a weekend Spanish language camp for secondary school students. The materials provided include a schedule, outline maps of Spanish-speaking areas in the world; a glossary of useful vocabulary and sentences arranged according to topic; pen-and-ink drawings of birds, leaves and other things…

Intended for teachers and teacher-librarians in primary and secondary schools in South Australia, this booklet offers guidelines for organizing a literature festival. The booklet presents information in response to such questions as, What is a literature festival? How big does it have to be? What time is involved? Why have a literature festival?…

This annotated bibliography was developed by students as part of their participation in a class on student activities administration. Although not designed as a scientific source for the serious researcher, it is intended to provide the reader with a variety of selected articles coded by general focus. Some areas included are: college environment…

This report describes student participation in computer applications through classroom use and through student-consultants. Three types of outcomes of computer use are explained in terms of "student activity." The first activity, "computer literacy," concerns the impact of computers in society, how computers affect each…

The SVIB was administered to the entire freshperson class at a midwestern college for women. Results showed leaders responded "like" to about 90 percent of the scale items, whereas nonleaders responded "like" to only about 10 percent. The scale is designed to assist counselors in aiding women to plan their extracurricular…

This guide for Future Business Leaders of America and Phi Beta Lambda chapters describes 25 economic awareness projects/activities to create awareness of the free enterprise economic system. Introductory materials include suggestions for project planning and management and a worksheet for planning activities and projects. The projects/activities…

The development of young people is the mission of the student council. The projects described in this booklet are intended as resources for council development and can be modified to suit individual school programs. Many of the projects are presented in detail to emphasize opportunities for the involvement of many students and to focus on the…