This article explores the value of a group experience designed especially for black clients. An Afro-American group was formed to discuss such subjects as Afro-American history and culture, black experience and self-image. Membership in this group was found to foster greater program involvement by black clients. (SJL)

Over the past decade, many university-based administrator-preparation programs have evolved into curricula delivered through cohorts of about 20 to 25 students. However, little evidence exists about the long-term effect of cohort experience on aspiring principals' future professional practice. Anecdotal evidence suggests that students in cohorts…

Several activities for developing social skills using small group exercises, simulation games, and evaluation techniques are described. (Author/KM)

This paper describes procedures used with a group fo ten-year-old children in an inner-city classroom in an attempt to discover whether the children themselves could identify their needs as members of a discussion group. (Author)

Article examines the young nomads who end up in East Village crash pads becoming vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, disease, and drugs. Their rehabilitation and its patterns are discussed. (Author/RK)

A course designed to enhance the growth of students was recently introduced in the occupational therapy curriculum of the University of Washington. (CB)

The author urges more interaction between leaders in human potential movements and adult education leaders, since the aim of both movements is to help people learn and grow. (Author/JB)

A psychologist suggests that in the coming years encounter groups and other techniques of the human potential movement will penetrate all aspects of our culture, as it allows people to get more in touch with their subjective inner experiences and to learn ways to communicate their experiences to others. (Author)

Personal accounts of innovative social arrangements in two communes focus on community responsibility for child rearing. (NH)

This is a discussion of a Philadelphia junior high school's use of sensitivity training sessions to modify the classroom behavior of disruptive students. (Author/AJ)

In response to article by William Coulson in this issue, the author explores the possibility of a T group with a specific group focus rather than one which seeks to explore individual behaviors. He feels differences of opinion regarding the use of groups is a step toward understanding how best to proceed in the future. (CJ)