College students who were enrolled in a personal health class were administered the Health Interest Inventory to ascertain their consumer health interests. Results are discussed. (Author/DF)

Undergraduate consumer affairs students developed research skills by conducting a study of the prices in a market basket of food in neighborhoods of various income levels. (SK)

A recent study of Harvard and Radcliffe students who interrupted their college careers shows most of the students benefited from the time off; the Consumer Service Center at Paramus High School in New Jersey helps students and the community. (Author/MLF)

There are more defaults, more fast-buck artists, and in general more abuse in the educational sector. (Author/KE)

Suggestions are given for the development of a college course in consumer health. The goals of such a course are: (1) to present information which will aid students in consumer decision-making skills; and (2) to assist students in developing effective strategies in consumer health education. (JN)

Five tables summarize by institution and subject matter 753 theses and dissertations in family and consumer sciences in 1995. The listing is organized by the following categories: art and design; child development; clothing; consumer resource management; family relations; foods; home economics education; human environment/housing; hotel/restaurant…

Five tables summarize by institution and subject matter 612 theses and dissertations in family and consumer sciences in 1996. The listing is organized by the following categories: art and design; child development; clothing/apparel; consumer resource management; family relations; foods; human environment/housing; hotel/restaurant management;…

Consumer economics should be approached from a global perspective. Educators must develop curricula to prepare students for an international marketplace and give them an appreciation of and respect for various cultures. (Contains 26 references.) (JOW)

Describes an instructional activity to teach middle school through college students how to critically analyze health-related infomercial messages and content; identify techniques commonly used in infomercials to persuade customers to purchase products; identify how and why these techniques can be misleading and unreliable; and discuss benefits and…

The article gives a partial list of communications projects of a consumer economics college class in which they provide information to such consumer groups as teenagers, the elderly, low-income families; and college students. (BP)

Offers guidelines for the development of a sequential college consumer education curriculum designed to help students develop competencies needed to assume roles of leadership as consumer advocates. Included are five recommended topics of study, six cognitive learner behaviors, and guidelines for the selection of activities. (SH)

Administered a questionnaire designed to measure consumer health knowledge and behavior to 200 randomly selected university students and 200 randomly selected high school students. Results demonstrated the consumer is hard pressed to stay informed and protected in the marketplace and needs guidance. (Author/BH)

The benefits of the new Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association graded-benefit method and traditional level-benefit program are compared. Several possible typical situations are analyzed for both plans, showing net yearly incomes projected through retirement and considering tax rates. (MSE)

Describes consumer books which make job, career, and curricular information available to students. Outlines book contents, including sections on general information; reports on what graduates and other former students have done, jobs for which employers have sought candidates, and information about college curriculum. Discusses usage. (RC)

Rapid expansion in the field of continuing education has created an often bewildering choice of programs. Delineates guidelines that social workers can follow in choosing the type of program best suited to their educational goals. (Author)