A study examined the coping mechanisms of 20 Lebanese students at the American University of Beirut during the war in Lebanon in 1975-91. Results indicate the group perceived their experiences as relatively normal. The nature of and exposure to war, personal variables, and the supportive role of family and community were critical in helping the…

A study tested a model of intraorganizational power in the libraries of 256 liberal arts colleges, focusing on power variables, environmental variables, technology level, and bases of power variables. Results indicate that technology has a direct, yet slight, influence on the bases of power. However, the overall model was not statistically…

A study investigated the effect of teaching assistant (TA) training and preparation and prior teaching experience on undergraduate students' perceptions and TAs' self-perceptions of nine teaching effectiveness factors. Subjects were 129 TAs in 29 departments at one university. Results reveal that TAs with either K-12 or college teaching experience…

Reviews literature and discusses results of two national surveys to identify factors influencing participation of women and minorities in science and engineering. Notions of self-concept/self-efficacy, peer influence, and goal commitment, which can be traced to early socialization experiences, may account for most participation disparities by race…

Explores ways in which college students' community service contributes to citizenship education. A qualitative study over six years, involving interviews, surveys, and observation of students, examined how a more caring sense of self may be enhanced through student involvement. Three major themes in student experiences are discussed: exploration…

Reports a case study of how organizational culture relates to the issue of sexual orientation at a Catholic college, focusing on cultural barriers facing lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals and the cultural dynamics that contribute to the failure to change the culture of the institution. Implications are drawn for practitioners and suggestions…

Using data from a 1992 national survey, a study examined the sources of stress for African-American faculty teaching in predominantly White colleges and universities. Results show stress to be most commonly related to time constraints and promotion concerns; they also reveal important gender differences. (Author/MSE)

Cankdeska Cikana Community College Regent Phillip John Young was presented with the Community Service Award by North Dakota Indian Education Association in October 2005. The award recognized Young's advocacy and support of education for the people of Spirit Lake Nation for many years. In this brief article, the author provides some information…

In this article, the author shares his experiences as a teacher in Dine College, a tribal American Indian college. He recalls how teaching there for seventeen years has brought him joy and frustration. He relates that a teaching approach he discovered over the years has helped him become an effective teacher. He also discovered that some of the…

Recent studies on historic and multi-generational trauma among Native people have assisted individuals and communities in dealing with the continuing aftereffects. Following in the footsteps of Native American elders and activists, social workers, mental health professionals, and scholars are seeking to revitalize cultural traditions to combat…

This study, which was conducted during the summer of 2005, employed in-depth interviews using open-ended questions to develop an understanding of the history, purposes, and roles, curricula and programs, successes and challenges, and futures of the two Wisconsin tribal colleges: the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) in Keshena and the Lac Courte…

Natural disasters and terrorism have raised national awareness of major human trauma. In fall 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate from their homes. Among American Indian people, these times bring to mind the trauma suffered by their ancestors: The Trail of Tears during the 1830s removed 18,000…

In preparation for this issue, suggestions were sought from throughout the tribal college community of people who stand out as heroes. Some are featured elsewhere in this issue. In this article, some of the heroes who were identified were asked who they most admire. Some named tribal college presidents who have been involved for several decades;…

In March 2005, the Red Lake Reservation in Minnesota catapulted into national headlines when Jeffrey Weise shot five students and four adults at the local high school and then turned his weapon on himself. In the same year, it was reported that some 20 young people had committed suicide on the Standing Rock Reservation in Fort Yates, North Dakota.…

In this article, the author discusses what Native students have to say about teachers and good teaching. In an interview with the teachers of Native students and the students themselves, the teachers emphasized the importance of tapping students' intrinsic motivators--their need to feel self-determined, to satisfy their natural curiosity, to…