This booklet focuses on the roles of student activities and student activity advisers within the school. It opens with definitions and characteristics of at-risk students and details some program guidelines for these students. Trying to make at-risk students feel connected to the world of work or the world of school is the book's central theme. In…

This report reviews the origins of the Human Corps concept, discusses the Human Corps activities of the University of California and the California State University over the past year (1991), and offers two recommendations concerning future reporting requirements related to this program. The recommendations are: (1) the University of California…

Supporting earlier research evidence showing that participation in school activities is related to later positive cognitive, social, and personality development, the findings of this study suggest that the advantages for the well rounded development of the individual student in small schools--those graduating 150 or fewer students per year--may…

This report compares data on extra pay provisions in school systems of various enrollment sizes and per pupil expenditure levels. With a sample of 164 school systems, the data are divided into athletic and nonathletic extracurricular duties and then compiled into comparative tables, system by system listings, and selected examples of extra pay…

This monograph addresses legal issues involved in cocurricular student activities, including questions about the extent of a school's authority to regulate student participation in activities, the authority and liability of interscholastic associations, the liability of activity advisors, and the contractual status of cocurricular assignments.…

Reviews a science open house held at regular intervals at Yuba College, California. Enumerates the motivation for and the organization of the open house. Reports community wide attendance and participation. Lists the exhibits used at the open house with descriptions. (CW)

The summer duties of a vocational agriculture teacher are grouped into four general categories (supervising and teaching, professional development, Future Farmers of America activities, and updating and maintenance of the department). Specific activities within these categories are listed. (MS)

Band directors and state music supervisors were asked if student musicians are exploited at athletic events. This article includes the supervisors' survey tabulations, Minnesota and North Dakota state position papers on band performances, and the responses of three high school and college band directors. (SJL)

Student organization cocurricular activities may be integrated into office procedures classes to help students attain competency and employability. The article notes how organization activities, such as records management, travel arrangements, time management, and taking minutes of meetings, are related to school and job activities. (MF)

A discussion of court litigation and legal issues concerning mandatory college student activities fees concludes that, if institutional policies are designed and implemented to accommodate the primary purpose of providing educational experiences and opportunities for students, students will have little inclination to force a legal battle over…

The three undergraduate schools of Columbia University work together to plan and finance free excursions with students, hosted by faculty and administrators, in and around New York City. An evaluation indicates that, although the program does not generate substantial student-faculty interaction, it is well received by students and faculty, for…

Based on the idea that college student involvement in campus activities enhances student development, the University of Rhode Island has established a research project that gathers information on student cocurricular background and interests and monitors student participation in campus organizations and its correlation to student confidence and…

Service learning programs, which combine practical volunteer community service experience with traditional academic study, are cost effective and meaningful alternatives to college activities programing. Such programs increase learning options, are good public relations, can involve faculty and departments, and attract a wider variety of students…

Presents inexpensive options for both student science fair projects and setting up display boards. (PR)

Identifies key aspects of producing talent shows and outlines helpful hints for avoiding pitfalls and ensuring a smooth production. Presents suggestions concerning publicity, scheduling, and support personnel. Describes types of acts along with special needs and problems specific to each act. Includes a list of resources. (MJP)