University officials rely on publications board and mutual respect in running an extensive student press program professionally. (Editor)

Youth Corps tutors help preschoolers build on lessons from popular television show. (Editor)

Some study conclusions agree: (1) students with jobs relevant to their majors achieve better than students in nonrelevant jobs: (2) students working more than 15 hours per week generally earn lower GPA's than those working fewer hours; and (3) students working a moderate number of hours achieve as well as or better than nonworking students.…

Contains suggestions to help vocational teachers develop and implement a placement plan that helps ensure and document their program's success. Suggestions concern the content and use of student files, development of employer files, cross references, various methods of public relations, matching students to jobs, and files on interviews. (CT)

The relations between work experience and (1) business, economic, and consumer knowledge; (2) school performance; and (3) school involvement were examined. It was found that the negative impact of working on school performance, related to hours worked per week, is balanced somewhat by the acquisition of practical knowledge. (PN)

This study of "naturally occurring" employment among high school students examines claims about the nature of the workplace. Drawing on interview, questionnaire, and observational data, it is argued that the President's Science Advisory Committee's (PSAC) expectations on developing responsibility and adult social relations in adolescents…

A study investigated the relationships among the grades students received in a general methods course and selected variables. The conclusions indicated that: (1) Women tend to make higher grades than men; (2) Older students register for fewer credit hours than do younger ones; and (3) Upperclassmen register for fewer hours than do lowerclassmen.…

Using paid phonathon callers, it is argued, will increase dollar and percentage response without hurting college volunteer programs. Arguments in favor of paid callers are summarized: they raise more money, they cost less, and since they are more easily available more alumni can be phoned. (MLW)

Paid phonathon solicitors may raise more money in the short term, but using paid callers, it is suggested, will undermine college volunteer programs. Phonathons are seen as a fund raising technique. Committed involvement is seen as fundamental to fund raising success. (MLW)

The new National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule allowing student athletes in Division I schools to have part-time jobs during the school year offers students an opportunity to earn money, but may create monitoring headaches for athletic departments. Students will probably be steered toward campus jobs. Job income will not affect Pell…

Examined adolescent earnings and multiple dimensions of relationships with parents by drawing on four waves of data from the Iowa Youth and Families Project. Found that between seventh and tenth grades, rural adolescent earnings and non-leisure spending were related to time spent with the family, to less parental monitoring, and to more sharing of…

Job descriptions of eight British business students employed in various settings were compared to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) management standards. Five students were able to complete work for assessment; three were recommended for NVQs. The project demonstrated the utility of NVQs in the business studies degree program. (SK)

In Nigeria, 340 male and 160 female certified teachers studying for bachelor's degrees while working were surveyed. Primary motives for combining work and education were improvement of academic qualifications (85%), self-actualization (76%), effective job performance (58%), and job security (53%). (SK)