Examines the effects of instructor performance and situation variables on students' rating of instructors and courses. Results of multiple regression analysis indicate that situational variables are strong determinants of student ratings. Variables accounted for 33 percent of overall course rating variance and 13 percent of overall instructor…

The failure-success ratio for older adults returning to complete university programs is three to one. Only 25 percent of unprepared adults make a C average. The cost of running remediation programs and duplication of efforts with other institutions raises questions for universities trying to be all things to all people. (Author)

Assesses how similar same-sex friends are in their level of moral development. Results indicate significant relationships only for male-female dyads. The functions of different dyadic friendships are discussed, including Piaget's and Kohlberg's ideas that peers have a role in promoting cognitive growth. (Author/BEF)

Data from this study indicate employment status and type of employment exert influence on students' grade point averages. Students working less than 15 hours per week achieve higher grades than those working over 15 hours. Among employed students, white collar employees achieve better grades than blue collar employees. (Author)

A study of 44 graduate students from a private university was designed to determine the contribution of academic factors to the prediction of graduate school grade point average (GPA). Undergraduate GPA makes a significant contribution to predicting graduate GPA. None of the verbal tests were predictive. (Author)

Describes the historical and current functions of the junior college, responsive to changing external needs tied to high school and university traditions in meeting intellectual and vocational needs of the community as a whole and its individuals. The community junior college also serves a multi-purpose function answering social problems.…

Studies Miami University's adaptation to demands of federal mandate Title IX concerning anti-discrimination in higher education. The gatekeeping process deals with subtle organizational changes and has implications on equity in higher education. Demands on policy systems can be filtered in intital adaptation, interpreted as adaptation to external…

Tests designed to determine behavioral, emotional, social and academic changes occurring in hyperkinetic subjects were administered during childhood and 13 years later. Findings were more positive than other longitudinal studies. Some secondary symptoms, possibly precursors to later psychopathology, appeared. This population, therefore, is still…

Describes female math underachievement and counseling or teaching techniques being implemented on college campuses to alleviate math anxiety. Students derive unique benefits from being taught research and statistics courses by female professors. To be effective, female professors must embody distinct feminist roles and perspectives. Specific…

A technique for analyzing patterns within a social system and how the classroom teacher can work toward a better understanding of student interaction is presented. A functional analysis of individually prescribed instruction is provided to illustrate eufunctional and dysfunctional elements within one particular teaching strategy. (Author)

Junior college students were given the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule and the Achievement Anxiety Test. The students were divided into high, average, and low assertive groups. A significant difference in level of facilitative test anxiety was found between low assertive and high assertive groups. Possible explanations for these differences were…

Flexible admissions standards have been adopted to meet the challenge of equalization of educational opportunity. There are more complex uses for standardized admissions tests which traditionally are used on a competitive basis as gate-keepers to colleges. New uses are related to academic and personal needs of newly entering students. (Author/BEF)

This study shows Edwards Personal Preference Schedule and Strong Vocational Interest Blank can distinguish between groups who successfully complete secondary teaching preparation programs and those who do not. Findings suggest they are differentiated on the basis of personality and interest measures. (Author/BEF)

Explores program content, instructional organization, and departmental needs of reading departments in community colleges in California. While differences in colleges exist, most follow certain patterns in program management and staffing procedures. The outlook indicates continued expansion as community colleges meet the needs of students entering…

Suggests a total student development program as part of a dental behavior science curriculum and as a unifying force. Any such student program would be accompanied by parallel and compatible programs of faculty, instructional, and organizational development. This program may be applied to other professional schools. (Author/BEF)