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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Newton, Fred B.; Newton, Doug – About Campus, 2001
When the authors wanted to combat the myth that excessive drinking and partying were common behaviors among students, they turned for help to a recent popular book on marketing and social behavior. The result was a trial project that identified and recruited the most influential students on campus, then set them loose to get the message out.…
Descriptors: College Environment, College Students, Drinking, Group Behavior
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Newton, Fred B. – About Campus, 2000
Presents findings from conversations with college students regarding the trends in students' behaviors and attitudes that differentiate today's students from previous generations. Also summarizes reflections from faculty and staff collected during the project period. Issues discussed include the effects of: college transition; social connection…
Descriptors: College Students, Generation Gap, Higher Education, Student Attitudes
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Newton, Fred B. – About Campus, 1998
Describes five observations concerning college student behavior arising from discussions and interactions with students in the classroom and in counseling sessions. Discusses how students react to a changing environment. Presents ways in which college campuses can respond. (MKA)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Faculty, College Role, College Students