This article is one attempt to relate the general suggestions of the 1972 ACPA proposed statement on the use of group experiences in higher education to the college and university counseling center. (Author)

It was concluded that Ss preferring low rates of social interchange show greater change following a weekend encounter group than initially high participators, possibly because the behavior of the former is more discrepant from encounter group norms and thus is confronted more. (Author)

Author, who directs The Literary Imagination", a freshman English course at Carnegie-Mellon, describes two experimental, student-directed English courses he helped establish for freshmen, and the reasons for the apparent failure of these courses. (DR)

The study concludes that attitudes of American university students toward students from other nations can be altered through group involvement methods, even those lasting for only a weekend. (Author)

Some of the group programs provided by the Community Counseling Service are 1) Worlds of Women focusing on women understanding themselves and the educational and employment opportunities available; 2) College Orientation assisting students with learning and occupational problems, and 3) Multi Lingual Service aiding students adjustment to a new…

The author concludes that what is presently needed is for thoughtful, interested persons to continue an examined approach to the understanding and use of the intensive group experience. It has powerful implications for education, psychiatry, counseling, for everyday people. (Author)

From the data, it was concluded that the group experience facilitated personal growth for almost all participants and could be a valuable learning experience for anyone entering a helping profession. (Author)

Listed are a number of centers for training in group work. They are categorized by general type of training offered and by necessary prerequisites. Mailing addresses are included. (CJ)

Students in colleges of education are usually not properly trained in ways to teach cooperation. More group assignments should be employed, as well as grading policies that encourage student interaction and help develop interpersonal skills. (Author/RW)

Reflections and comments of a school superintendent, a professor, and a seven-year-old child who accompanied a group to China are presented. They comment on a variety of topics, including education, communal life, the state of the revolution, and the people. (RM)

Asks organized viewers to support quality programs rather than to condemn objectionable programs. Deplores the lack of adolescent-oriented programs. Examines "The White Shadow," a program popular with adolescent viewers which also mirrors television's new humane collectivity, a concept explored in previous analysis. (See EJ 240 151.) (PD)

Focuses on the qualitative information gathered from five participants in a weekly peer group supervision using the Borders model of structure peer group supervision. Examines the participants' reactions to the group, opportunities to participate, skill building, adaptation to group sessions, role of the supervisor, and group process needs.…