A rationale for integrating vocational student organizations into the business education curriculum as a phase of classroom instruction is presented. Cocurricular approaches to integrated activities are available from a number of national vocational organizations for students. (MF)

A summer campsite program for leadership training of Future Farmers of America chapter officers and committee heads is presented, along with a schedule for training sessions and information about other chapter leadership activities. (MF)

Racially mixed programs designed to encourage good relationships between black and white students as well as expand their cultural lives are described. (JD)

Student activity programs should be an integral part of education. Movements to limit student participation in activities by academic eligibility requirements do not take into account research that shows that the most consistent predictor of a person's life success is achievement in cocurricular activities.(MD)

Student activities were overlooked in the recent national reports on education indicating the possibility that they are not considered significant. Provides a seven-step agenda for ensuring that such programs retain their position in the schools. (MD)

Ideas for homecoming themes, events, and staffing are provided from a nationwide survey of alumni directors including: theme spirit; choose a team and plan a strategy; think homecoming, but not necessarily football; schedule time out for fun, games, and food; and involve the community. (MLW)

Describes the College of St. Teresa's peace and justice education activities, including a weekly soup line, sponsorship of a Bread for the World chapter, student volunteer work, academic courses, pastoral team work, an Education for Peace and Justice Resource Center, Peace and Justice Days, and conferences. (LAL)

Describes a positive school environment based on a cocurricular program emphasizing a reward-denial approach. Included are the implementation plan and two appendixes. (MD)

Describes the computer camps operated for students by the Millbury, Massachusetts, public schools. (JW)

Many childrens' clubs are available throughout the country and can be a source of enrichment and enjoyment for school children. Information about clubs for those interested in sports-card and postcard collecting, teddy bears, yo-yos, pencils, left-handedness, and other subjects is provided. (PP)

Describes a system of heuristics for problem solving and instructional methods for presenting it to secondary school students. (CS)

Teachers acting as sponsors or coaches for student activity programs can benefit from in-service training. Topics that should be explored with them are listed. (Author/MLF)

Out-of-school activities are described for students enrolled in health courses. (JD)

Do we unconsciously make stereotyped or inaccurate assumptions about the roles of males and females and make program decisions based on stereotypes that perpetuate discrimination? Through evaluation of educational legislation regarding opportunities, rights, privileges or advantages and student limitations due to sex, this research seeks to…

Provides advice to campus activities chairpersons, faculty advisers, and other student organizations on how to recruit volunteers to advance organizational goals. Focuses on determining organizational needs, attracting volunteer interest, job descriptions and applications, diversity, evaluation of volunteers, and continuing motivation. (MDM)