The principal of DeLand (Florida) Junior High School describes a system which has been successful in overcoming apathy toward his student council. (Editor)

Excerpts from hearings of the Subcommittee on Indian Education of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare, U.S. Senate, 1969, consituting an exchange between Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the author, an American Indian college student. The latter contends that American Indian students are being deprived of their own culture. (DM)

A faculty member proposes regular and frequent meetings between students and the Cincinnati Board of Education. (Author)

Defines six leadership traits that are necessary to and fostered by editing a college newspaper: delegating authority, developing subordinates, motivating others, being approachable, commanding respect, and bringing out optimum performances in others. (TJ)

Suggests that students with certain resources are more likely to become leaders in certain situations. (RL)

Contends that in scholastic journalism, the editor might not be the best writer, designer, or photographer, but he or she must have a vision of what the final publication should be. Lists the following desirable traits of an editor: strong work ethic; motivation; organization; background knowledge; and responsibility. (PM)

Describes the "Johari Window," a self-awareness technique that campus activities professionals can offer to help student leaders develop more self- knowledge and thereby approve their leadership. (EV)

Describes Inter-Association Leadership Project's model for conceptualizing and designing a comprehensive college student leadership program. Outlines implementation considerations and curriculum topics. Cites successful leadership development programs across United States. (Author/CM)

Overwhelmed by an unending stream of middle school offenders referred to his office, a new vice-principal decided to abandon his solitary shamanship and seek staff assistance. The result--a trained, 16-member student leadership group (assisted by faculty advisers) to orient other students and teachers to a vastly improved school ethic. (MLH)

Attempts to bring insight to student affairs professionals concerning impact that institutional programs, beyond classroom environment, have on minority student leaders. Focuses especially on African American leaders at predominantly white institutions who may face identity crisis and/or lack of value and belief affirmations from their…

A program at the Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center in Boston (Massachusetts) supplements the traditional program of ropes and rocks with community service, giving urban students opportunities to try out new leadership skills in local neighborhoods. (MLF)

Responses from 228 of 400 4-H participants in Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico revealed a 12.6% variance in scores, showing that participation in leadership activities positively affected youth leadership life skills development. Minority and female participants generally had higher scores. Skill development was also related to achievement…

Student empowerment, joining rights with responsibilities, can only be achieved through participating in an activity whose success depends on a whole-group effort. This article describes a teacher's experience working with students to develop the UNIS/UN Student Conference, held annually at the United Nations and organized and run by and for…

Examined six former student leaders' perceptions of a campus controversy surrounding the ethical conduct of their college or university president. During interviews, subjects discussed ethics, the college president, and on-campus ethical controversies. Short- and long-term effects of the controversies were also examined. (Author/NB)