This study examines student-faculty relationships at a small women's college where STEM students rely almost exclusively on faculty members for academic support. Students at comparison schools, including two of similar size, rely primarily on peer study groups. To understand this difference, students and faculty interviews, classroom observations,…

This study examined the relative contributions of peer teasing, relational aggression, and body image disturbance on subclinical maladaptive eating patterns among female college students. One hundred and two female college students completed self-report online surveys on peer teasing, relational aggression, body image disturbance, and eating…

The 2014 Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) report, "Strengthening the STEM Pipeline: The Contributions of Small and Mid-Sized Independent Colleges," demonstrated the critical role this sector of higher education institutions plays in preparing its students for success in obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in science,…

College students' intercultural competence (ICC) has become a focus of many higher education institutions. Yet, more work can be done to explore what variables play a role in this complex and multifaceted process. The current study investigated the association between the outcomes (i.e., cognitive, intrapersonal, and interpersonal domains of ICC),…

Questionnaire responses of women students indicated that 41 percent considered themselves abused physically, verbally, or both. Many admitted abusing their friends. Abused students were four times as likely to have seen or heard abuse between their parents. Dating abuse was reciprocal, but certain nonabused women abused boyfriends and girlfriends.…

Describes a study that explored the backgrounds of small college library directors to determine the presence of doctorate degrees, considering gender and tenure in addition to size of the library, the college, and the library staff. Considers the value of the doctorate, particularly its future among female directors. (Author/LRW)

Established to provide leadership in educational research and development in the United States, the National Institute of Education (NIE) encourages the participation of minorities and women in its research activities. NIE increased representation of minorities and women in its work force between 1973-79. Minority representation rose from 36% to…

Similarities and differences in elements determining the religious character of 104 four-year Catholic colleges sponsored by women religious are examined. Literature on Catholic higher education, an analysis of college catalogs, and interviews with college presidents and the executive director of the Association of Catholic Colleges and…

A survey of black students enrolled at Mansfield University during the spring 1985 semester found that 66.67 percent of the black students were male, and 33.33 percent female. Of the 75 black students, 25 were freshmen, 22 sophomores, 15 juniors, and 13 seniors. Black students were represented in 19 departments, including business (14 students),…

Differences between men and women college administrators were assessed, based on a 1983 survey of the American Conference of Academic Deans. Responses were obtained from 238 male and 68 female administrators, which represented about 90 percent of the total 1983 Conference membership. The responses differed significantly on questions concerning…

A survey of alumnae of three Catholic liberal arts colleges investigated applicability of a theoretical model proposing that selected demographic, background, and opinion variables would affect alumnae giving. Results indicate that most of the demographic/background variables studied had only weak to moderate correlation with giving patterns.…

Needs and concerns of 35 black students enrolled at Mansfield University in spring 1985 were assessed. Biographical information and opinions of the respondents were obtained using a questionnaire, which is appended. Characteristics of the sample include: 66.67 percent were males and 33.33 percent were females; 22 of the students were 18 to 21…

Current financial assistance files at three public colleges/universities were examined to determine whether there is discrimination of women in the award of financial aid. Attention was directed to several specific assistance programs: Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Awards, National Direct Student loans, Guaranteed Student Loans, Supplemental…