Recent research has shown that academic choice and achievement may be partly a function of the student's standing on the field dependence/independence cognitive style dimension. The results of two longitudinal studies suggest that information about field dependence/independence may be of value for student guidance in the medical setting. (Author)

A general study of undergraduate teaching in universities and polytechnic institutes in the United Kingdom was undertaken between 1972 and 1976. The study began at the end of a period of expansion and was completed at the time when economic constraints were increasing in higher education and the report reflects that perspective of change. For the…

Examined perceptions of 181 college freshmen in Connecticut regarding decision making for college selection. Results indicated that the four most helpful resources for college selection were college visits, college catalogs, parents, and the school counselor. Provides recommendations for improving guidance of secondary students and adults for…

The goal of the report is to identify, describe, and discuss some aspects of faculty advising that are little discussed between advisors and colleagues: source of confusion; roles; how to proceed with advising; keeping the relationship alive; special problems; informational advising; and models for advising. The concept and practice of an advising…

This study examined the career and college advice that high school counselors and vocational teachers gave to students who were unlikely to seek a 4-year college degree. Transcripts of interviews conducted with 35 guidance counselors and 80 vocational teachers from 12 Chicago metropolitan high schools between 1992 and 1995 were examined in regard…

During fall term 1988, an experimental course called HIED 202x was developed to help newly enrolled transfer students with their academic and social adjustment to Oregon State University. Analyses were conducted to determine the effects of the course upon student reaction to college, study habits and attitudes, and academic performance as measured…