THE BOYS WHO HAD UNDERGONE THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN MERCER COUNTY WERE FOLLOWED UP. LACK OF READING ABILITY AT GRADE LEVEL CASUED MOST DROPOUTS. A PROGRAM OF PRACTICAL JOB PREPARATION ON THE BASIS OF INTEREST WAS PROVIDED, AND THE PLAN WAS QUITE SUCCESSFUL. A FACTOR WHICH LED TO SOME UNEMPLOYMENT AFTER TRAINING WAS THAT SOME OF THE BOYS…

This study examined the responses of 2,211 students constituting about 75% of the enrollment of an urban junior college in an effort to identify elements of student attrition. The author suggested that there may be criteria of success other than graduation. The purpose of the study was to aid in a definition of "success" as perceived by…

The purpose of this study was to determine if there were any systematic differences in intellective factors between graduates and non-graduates in the associate degree programs that may be useful for improving the selection process. Ten predictor and eight criterion variables were measured for all associate degree freshman classes at the college…

Students in this volunteer program have scored significant gains in reading performance, self-concept, grade point average, and attendance. (IRT)

Discusses the problems of relapse with alcoholics and other drug abusers from three perspectives: client-related variables, common erroneous beliefs and myths held by professionals regarding relapse, and treatment system problems that may contribute to relapse. Offers proposed solutions and describes a relapse prevention model. (Author/ABB)

Women who dropped out of family planning clinic services in Maryland used contraceptives for a considerable time beyond their last visit. However, unplanned pregnancies occurred, suggesting that contraceptive use was either inconsistent or ineffective. Thus, education and counseling must be systematic and effective during the first clinic visit.…

This list highlights documents on dropout prevention that appear to be most relevant to the interests and concerns of vocational education. (JOW)

In an effort to prevent dropouts and improve student self-concept, a Wisconsin high school developed a program establishing caring relationships between faculty and students called "one-to-one." (MD)

The dropout of first-year 4-H Club members affects the achievement of program goals. Reenrollment rates can be increased if opportunities for member participation and recognition are provided early in the club year. (SK)

Describes a successful high school dropout prevention program in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. (JF)