The problems of cheating on tests and what to do about it are explored, beginning with information on the methods used to cheat. Methods to detect cheating, circumstances that promote cheating, and ways to respond at the individual and institutional levels are outlined. The chapters are: (1) "An Introduction to Cheating: The Wrong and the Short of…

While administrators and students are seeking viable methods for communicating their desires and demands, they are getting a variety of responses - as explored in this survey of campus expression and repression. (Editor)

Points out problems and complications of dealing with plagiarism. Argues that while teaching students to write, teachers should also try to encourage them to commit themselves to intellectual inquiry and originality. (JL)

Studied frequency of alcohol usage in university disciplinary cases. Listed offenses in which alcohol consumption may have been a factor and reviewed individual student discipline records. Results indicated that a high percentage of total student offenses were alcohol-related. Describes an alcohol awareness workshop. (RC)

The approach taken by Thomas Jefferson concerning problems of student discipline in colleges is viewed in historical perspective and comparisons are made to the contemporary view of adolescent disorder. Recommendations are made for the coming decade. (JN)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale has moved to control unsportsmanlike conduct in intramural sports by instituting a program dealing with causes as well as results. More effective communication, improved officiating, enforcement of regulations, and a preventive program using warning letters and disciplinary action are being used. (JMF)

A theory-based causal model of disciplinary offender status was constructed and tested on a random sample of 348 student offenders and 348 nonoffenders at a large university. The model identified types of student involvement on campus that may be predictors of disciplinary status. (TE)

At the annual meeting of the National Interfraternity Conference, the national presidents of 59 fraternities voted to study alternatives to pledging. Some think that pledging has become synonymous with hazing, and that eliminating pledging would reduce the chances for abuse. (MLW)

Examines whether African American and white students vary in their perceptions of academic dishonesty, and when cheating is justified. Also examines these perceptions according to students' level of participation in religious activities. Found general agreement that 15 behaviors were considered dishonest. Religiosity influenced perceptions of…

Identifies the source of new teacher difficulties in maintaining order and discipline and inspiring students to cooperate and learn. Describes a seminar that helps preservice teachers determine how they want to "be" in the classroom and how they will strategically deal with unruly students. (TB)

The kinds of destructive acts that take place on college campuses, the circumstances under which different behaviors occur, and the norms governing current students' attitudes toward destructiveness were studied. Data were collected in 1980 and 1981 through administration of two questionnaires to a national sample of undergraduates. Responses to…

Presents teachers' and students' criticisms of teacher preparation programs at the University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University, and New Mexico State University and of student teaching in particular. (SRT)

Twenty-four institutions under NCAA sanctions are listed with dates of probation, sport under probation, sanctions, and grounds for action. (MLW)

The issue of whether cheating and plagiarism should be categorized as an academic evaluation or disciplinary misconduct is discussed. It is claimed that if these offenses are categorized as disciplinary misconduct, students are entitled to some due process. However, if cheating and plagiarism are classified as academic evaluations, students are…

The purpose of this project was to produce a videotape of outstanding cooperating teachers and to use the tape to demonstrate effective methods for maintaining classroom discipline to student teachers. A set of six criteria for effective teaching was defined in terms of student behavior and the criteria were used to select seven teachers, five…