Concern exists that youth leaving the kibbutz have no occupation skills needed to secure work in the outside world. In a survey, two opposing hypotheses were examined: (1) kibbutz-born persons will be unable to adapt to outside life because of educational limitations; and (2) because of their education, kibbutz-born persons will display…

Surveyed college housing officers to provide an overview of the status of retention programs in residence halls. Results indicated most retention activities included traditional programing such as counseling and residence hall activities. Suggests most institutions are only beginning to provide specific retention programs and few keep track of…

Studied the generalizability of Jochim's Premature Termination (PT) scale. Using the recommended cut-off scores, 50 percent of the subjects were classified inaccurately or unclassifiable. The best cut-off score for this sample produced an error rate of 36.9 percent. Suggests directing attention to personality blends may maximize counselor and…

Reviews recent trends in the employment situation for youth and examines the rates at which school dropouts and high school graduates are entering the labor force. Compares family income and the participation of youth in school and the labor force. (LRA)

Attempts to explain the high rate of student attrition in first-year language courses. The author gained insight into the problem when he enrolled in a Chinese course, which he eventually dropped because of lack of incentive. He concludes that awareness of the need for language learning will curb attrition rates. (Author/PJM)

Three recent developments are of interest to all concerned with improving the quality of life in rural America: (1) the federal Small Community and Rural Development Policy (1979), (2) the Rural Development Policy Act of 1980, and (3) the desire for local control made clear by the November 1980 elections. (AN)

The organization of adult basic education (ABE) in Thailand is outlined, including instructor training, curriculum building, government objectives, and evaluation and administration of ABE programs. (SK)

Information from a two-state statistical study provides a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of community programs to attract industry, plant site development, industrial bond financing, and improved support to schools. A linear probability model is used to estimate chances of success of such efforts. (JOW)

Examines the employment status of 16-to-24-year-old youths by school enrollment status, educational attainment, sex, and race. Focuses on recent high school graduates, dropouts, and changes over the decade. (CT)

The author examines the results of public sector bargaining by comparing the wage history of police officers with that of senior clerk-typists in 63 cities in southeastern Michigan between 1965 and 1978. Ability to pay variables were analyzed. (Author/IRT)

This article describes a pilot program to identify students with irregular attendance and to coordinate follow-up services for them. (SJL)

Details several agricultural and health development programs initiated during the past decade in the Cauca Valley in Colombia. Introduced through nonformal educational strategies making use of media, these programs have had mixed results. (LLS)

A study comparing the problems of adolescent mothers returning to school and taking part in a parent-infant program, returning adolescent mothers not enrolled in the program, and dropout mothers presents evidence strongly supporting parent-infant programs. (JMF)

Describes a simulation model that examines the relationship of dropout behavior and re-entry flows in a local school system to changes in local socioeconomic factors, school-related conditions, and aspects of labor market participation. Assesses the policy implications for affecting these flows at the local board level. (Author/IRT)

Examines personal, psychological, physical, and social characteristics of persons seeking group treatment for obesity and correlates these variables with their subsequent attendance. The best candidates for continuing in treatment have completed more schooling, have been obese longer, and are less depressed, more self-sufficient, and less…