Based on the newly revised "Robert's Rules of Order," these self-contained learning activities will help students successfully and actively participate in school, social, civic, political, or professional organizations. There are 13 lessons. Topics studied include the what, why, and history of parliamentary procedure; characteristics of the ideal…

Designed to help develop informed and capable student leadership in student affairs at Evergreen Valley College (EVC), this student government guide and text for Government 91 focuses on the major leadership needs and objectives of student government within a participatory framework. After an explanation of course objectives and requirements,…

This guide is intended to help student councils better represent students and improve school life. An introductory chapter presents a short history of student councils beginning with the formation of the National Association of Student Councils in 1931. Chapter 1 outlines responsibilities of a student council and its relationship with students,…

The events of the five years 1967-1971 stimulated some of the best thinking the student council movement had seen to that time. This anthology is an attempt to capture some of that thinking. Important themes emerge from these articles: (1) a humanistic concern for the people student councils are meant to serve, (2) the reform movement, and (3)…

This document presents the results of a survey conducted to determine whether students involved in student government view this work as a leisure or learning experience. A sample of 91 students at California State College, Long Beach were surveyed. Data were collected by means of a questionnaire that sought demographic information and attitudinal…

Introduces ad hocracy, an emerging alternative system of junior college government, which encourages informal student involvement, allowing students to participate in activities of special interest without demanding lengthy commitments. (TP)

Kids learn self-government with a little help from their furry friends. (Editor)

In the Fred S. Engle Middle School, an experiment in the structure of a middle school student council has been in progress for the last two years. Here students learn to develop leadership and become involved with many cultural and socio-economic groups. (Author/RK)

Presents a conceptual model which focuses on goals of student government in residence halls. The model has two fundamental processes. One focuses on short term goals and activities catering to creation of environment. The second has long term effects referred to as lifelong personal development. (JAC)

Article stated the case for allowing students to participate in their own governance. (RK)

Describes a new concept of hall government aimed at reducing student apathy, whereby all hall activity monies are handled by a central budgeting agency and appropriated according to student interest. Any size group can request funds, provided its project improves the social, cultural, athletic, or scholastic development of those within the hall.…

Discusses the financial problems of high school and college newspapers. (RB)

Political and social participation of students is discussed as a major goal for the social studies. The author suggests that the active participation of students in school decision making and policy formation will raise their political and social awareness. (JMF)

Reports a case study of a large regional high school's approach to creating and maintaining a school code of conduct. Describes the goals and processes of the "Jefferson Committee" and examines its outcomes for the school's students, faculty, and administrators. (Author)