A random sample of instructors (N=20) indicated that phenomena such as academic grade inflation, erosion of academic standards and student achievement levels, and too little emphasis on cognitive learning have to some degree been the consequence of many so-called innovative programs. (Author)

The article deals with the problem of non tenured junior rank who man college faculties. It raises problems involved in obtaining the Ph.D., and its importance for teaching the undergraduate college student. Alternatives are suggested for those who remain at the junior faculty rank. (Author)

Cohabitating college couples (N=89) responded to a questionnaire pertaining to their current sexual relationships and individual sexual behavior patterns, historical and present. Results indicate that those individuals, especially the males, had been unusually precocious in their sexual development. (Author)

Studied multiple assessors and predictors of single criterion and combination criterion for disadvantaged and regular freshmen (maximum N=143). Computed were analyses of variance and multiple correlations and regressions. Results are discussed. (Author)

This article deals with the process and specifics of a teacher-to-teacher confrontation suggesting that Dr. Thomas Gordon's six conflict solution steps might be useful when teachers find themselves in such circumstances. (Author)

Perceptions of the university community regarding the counseling center were judged to be of interest and the Counseling Appropriateness Checklist was used to ascertain these opinions from four basic groups, students, prior clients, instructional staff, and the Student Affairs staff. Results are discussed. (Author)

The purpose of the study was to determine where the public junior college libraries of Texas could be placed on a continuum ranging from a traditional book center to an ultra-modern media learning center, and study student attitudes and utilization of these libraries as related to academic success in these colleges. (Author)

American students in Europe were asked about the changes in their lives since beginning their studies abroad. The results show some very positive influences from their travels but also point out areas of concern for administrators and future students of such programs. (Author)

This study attempted to determine the effectiveness of the use of radio equipment as a means of providing immediate feedback to student counselors. Experimental subjects (N=10) were compared to control subjects (N=10). The experimental subjects scored significantly higher than control subjects. (Author)

This article is concerned with a study of non-academic counseling and how that counseling is done when there is no centralized counseling center. In addition, the question of costs, efficiency, effectiveness and availability are discussed. (Author)

It has been the purpose of this report to establish through a philosophical framework a general education curriculum model that could be applied within an institution of higher learning. An attempt to merge the general educational ideal of "commonality" with the flexibility of "individualism," and the "reality" of contemporary society is…

It is impossible for individualization of instruction to occur unless the subject-centered curriculum is replaced by a child-centered curriculum structure. This new structure radically alters the teacher's role. Instead of presenting drilling, and questioning, the teacher acts as a guide, helper and resource person. (Author)

Investigates two questions: (1) are academic presidents generally perceived to be effective leaders?; (2) how do different kinds of organizational participants view academic presidents? Results indicate that presidents are generally perceived as effective. (Author/HMV)

Helping behavioral sciences students succeed in their first course in basic inferential statistics can be a challenging problem for the teacher. This paper addresses this situation through suggesting a number of potentially helpful techniques for the quantitative teacher. (Author)

The purpose of this research was to obtain data on the Generation gap. A form was designed which would enable respondents to express their attitudes toward 27 patterns of behavior which are considered acceptable for early adolescents. (Author)