One hundred fifty-two undergraduate students at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania were surveyed to determine if the involvement of their liaison librarian in theater productions and orchestra had an effect on their relationship with the library. The study shows positive and statistically significant results for students who participated in…

Discusses risk management for colleges' cocurricular activities. Discusses tort liability, contributory negligence, and assumption of risk. Provides six concrete steps for managing risks responsibly and professionally: adopting an educational mission statement, assigning risk to others, establishing safety standards, training club advisors,…

Describes the Student Developmental Transcript, a formal written record that documents learning useful in employment gained beyond the classroom through involvement in the cocurricular life of the institution. Describes cocurricular life as consisting of clubs, organizations, part-time employment, and other experiences outside confines of academic…

This report discusses the friendships and extracurricular activities of youths with disabilities. Although extracurricular activities and relationships may be crucial to the healthy development of all youth, some kinds of disabilities can present challenges to participation. The National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2)1, sponsored by the…

Describes the advantages of displaying children's art in public places and focuses particularly on such activities in New York City. Includes examples of student art. (KH)

Compiles the experiences of four people involved in running math clubs. States that the underlying purpose of all clubs is to promote mathematics as an enjoyable pastime while also stimulating students and enhancing the everyday curriculum. Describes difficulties encountered and their solutions, varieties of clubs, sample math problems, and a book…

Explores the relationship between good grades and success in nonacademic life. Research shows there is a positive correlation between student involvement in cocurricular activities and success following high school and college. (MD)

The article describes the scope of vocational education, the low enrollment of handicapped students in vocational education courses, and benefits for handicapped students from vocational student organizations (VSO). Also discussed are previous barriers to VSO membership and ways vocational and special educators may attract handicapped students to…

This study examined how students at Pennsylvania State University chose to spend their discretionary time outside the structured classroom. A sample of 367 students (a 73% response) completed surveys (62% were from males) containing 19 questions classified in non-academic and academic categories. The three academic questions focused on amounts of…

Discusses projects entered in the 46th Annual Science Talent Search and identifies the 40 successful competitors. Includes a listing of the winners by state and also names the student's school and city. (ML)

Discusses the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s rule requiring athletes to meet specific academic criteria. Describes two viewpoints (one which sees the rule as racist, and another which considers the rule as necessary to educational reform). Presents recommendations for educational improvement for all students, particularly…

Provides student affairs practitioners with an understanding of student motivation for involvement in co-curricular activities and a method for facilitating that involvement. Contends that, by designing learning contracts to meet needs of students, practitioners can highlight learning outcomes of co-curricular activities and provide skills for…

Discusses persistent racial tensions and achievement differences between Black and White students after 14 years of desegregation at Evanston (Illinois) Township High School. (Author/GC)

Consists of eight articles on the topic of enhancing school (specifically vocational agriculture program) and community relationships. Topics covered include (1) community schools, (2) educational partnerships, (3) student activities, (4) focus group interviews, (5) public relations, and (6) program-principal relationships. (CH)

Presents an insider's view of the judging process at science fairs from a former student participant who has performed as a judge at many science fairs. Discusses who the judges are, on what judges tend to focus, parental involvement, gifted students and outside help, the interview process, and the formal rules of judging. (JJK)