Describes the use of caring groups in which nursing students and faculty learn to give and receive care, develop self-awareness and empowerment, and strengthen coping skills. Discusses the centrality of caring in nursing. (SK)

Author describes her perspective on the Stone Center for Developmental Services and Studies, integral part of Wellesley College established in 1981 and dedicated to prevention of emotional problems, primarily among women. Describes Education, Research, and Counseling divisions of the Stone Center and the basic tenets that drive the center's…

A qualitative study of 20 midlife faculty at one Canadian university suggests that while this can be a time of stagnation, it can also be the time of a "second call" to commit to working in higher education. Identifies themes of this second call, including care, community, creativity, and consciousness. (DB)

Reports findings of a survey examining the professional, personal, and social impacts of the Fulbright program on 277 Turkish scholars living in Turkey. Respondents to the mail survey agreed their Fulbright experience in the United States had had positive effects on their professional, social, and especially their personal lives. (DB)

Reviews dissertation and thesis research that explores adult women's perspectives on their own learning. Key themes include personal development, ways of knowing, and marginality. One concern is the lack of any coherent line of research on women's learning. Discusses implications for practice and further research. (EMK)

Describes journal writing as a teaching tool used to facilitate the development of students' cognitive skills and foster intellectual growth. Includes sample syllabus instructions. (JOW)

Employability is becoming the predominant aim of education. Using Aristotelian and existentialist perspectives, employability may be seen as only one goal in the overall development of the individual for the well-being of society. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

The number of students with learning disabilities enrolling in colleges and universities is increasing each year. Affirming effectiveness of resources and programs meant to support students' integration into the campus community involves multilayered research, because the subjects must be self-advocating to get the full advantages the resources…

Tribal colleges play a powerful role in the personal development as well as the academic development of American Indian students. By providing access, exposure to native culture, personal support, preparation for further education, and a sense of empowerment, tribal colleges are influential in advancing self-awareness, interpersonal sensitivity,…

A study investigated three propositions concerning parent-child relationships: (1) that parent-child relationships influence/build children's relational models; (2) that subsequent relationships may alter those models; and (3) that communication is a means through which children can reconcile these differences. About 90 elementary-aged children…

This study investigated quality of effort, place of residence, perception of the environment, and students' opinions of college. Seven independent variables were investigated: personal and social development; general education, literature and arts; intellectual skills; understanding science and technology; vocation; perception of environment; and…

As college and university professionals prepare for the 21st century they need to be cognizant of the student population they will be serving and how to maximize educational and developmental opportunities. No one theory adequately provides a comprehensive explanation of the processes that manifest themselves during the college experience. All…

Power is the capacity of an individual to self-determine his or her life and to participate in the creation of an appropriate environment for that life. The exercise of personal power is necessary to develop one's unique potential, and it is necessary if society is to benefit from contributions and participation of all its members. In an effort to…

Faculty development must give serious attention to the impact of change on the faculty member himself and on his institution. Organizational and personal development thus become essential to faculty development. (Editor/PG)

Author argues that the enhanced affirmation of the self is the deepest achievement made possible for the student of education through the subjective discipline of writing an autobiography. (Author/PG)