COLLEGE YOUTH RESOURCES

 

ORGANIZATIONS

 

American Council of Education and University of California at Los Angeles
Yearly Reports, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90024

College Transition Initiative - Center for Parent and Youth Understanding
The main component of the College Transition Initiative is a seminar for college bound high school students and their parents. You can also visit the other links on the CTI portion of the website to learn more valuable information about this transitional stage and how you can help prepare college bound students for the road ahead.

College Transition Project - Center for Youth and Family Ministry

Based out of Fuller Seminary, CYFM is trying "to better understand the characteristics of youth groups that are associated with a healthy transition to college life and help youth workers develop those qualities in their youth groups."

 

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
Based in Washington, DC, CCCU is an international higher education association of intentionally Christian colleges and universities. Founded in 1976 with 38 members, the Council has grown to 105 members in North America and 67 affiliate institutions in 24 countries. 

Higher Education Research Institute, Graduate School of Education, University of California

405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

 

Independent Education Services
20 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

 

InterVarsity Campus Ministry Division
P.O. Box 7895, Madison, WI 53707-7895. Tel: (608) 274-9001

National Association of Independent Schools

18 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108

 

ARTICLES

 

Evangelauf, J. (1989, January 11). "Survey of freshman finds a growing level of stress caused by money and status." The Chronicle of Higher Education, 32.

 

Hancock, E. (1990, January/February). "Zoos, tunas, and gweeps: A dictionary of campus slang." Journal of Higher Education, 98.

 

Hunt, M.J. (1990, September 14). "God on campus: Still there, still welcome." Commonwealth, 488.

 

McFadden, M. (1987, February 2). "College media lead to deep pockets on campus." Advertising Age, p. 2.

Melleby, Derek with Susan Den Herder. (2006, Feb). "Navigating the College Transition," Comment Magazine Online. Vol. 25, Iss. 13.

 

"What media hold student interest." (1990, February 5). Advertising Age, p. 4.

 

Wilson, R. (1990, January 3). "Worried about the anything goes moral code: Colleges are stepping in to help students shape values." The Chronicle of Higher Education.

 

BOOKS

 

Baly, D. (1961). Academic illusion. Greenwich, CT: Seabury Press.

 

Boyer, E.L. (1987). College: The undergraduate experience in America. New York City: Harper & Row.

 

Campolo, Tony and William Willimon. (2002) The Survival Guide for Christians on Campus: How to Be Students and Disciples at the Same Time. Howard Publishing Co. 208pp.

 

Chamberlin, G.J. (1947). Churches and the campus. Philadelphia: Westminister Press.

 

Garber, Steven. (1996) The Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior During the University Years. InterVarsity Press. 199pp.

 

Gribbon, R.T. (1981). Students, churches and higher education. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press.

 

Levine, A. (1980). When dreams and heroes died: A portrait of today’s college student. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

 

 

 

Poutney, M. (1980). The first four years are the hardest. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

 

Yates, Chris and John Yates.  (2000) The Incredible Four-Year Adventure: Finding Real Faith, Fun and Friendship at College. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. pp 240. A rare find in that it is written by two recent college students who interviewed lots of other college students in order to speak through illustrations and lessons. After laying out a foundation of lordship, integrity and servanthood, they move into relationships (spiritual, dating, etc.), realities (calendars, money...) and academics (the christian mind, choosing a major...)

 

RESEARCH

Advising the college student of the mid-80s. This study pertains to the attitudes and values of college students in the 1980s. It also examines the way they learn, given their cultural portrait. Additional information on the study may be obtained: The Ohio College Personnel Association, Student Activities Office, Otterbein College, Tel: (614) 898-1140, Dean of Students, Ohio University, Tel: (614) 593-2580

Student outcomes assessment: The senior survey. This research project conducted by Scot A. Lingrell, a Ph.D. student at Bowling Green State University, measures the effectiveness of higher education in the final year of undergraduate education. One can receive more data on the subject: Bowling Green State University
Director of Institutional Research, Tel: (419) 372-2681, Department of College Personnel, Tel: (419) 372-7382

 

The American Freshman national norms for fall. This is a yearly publication published through an organization at University of California, Los Angeles. This study compiles data annually from 500,000 entering freshmen, beginning in 1966. Alexander and Helen Astin gather and disperse the information.

The 25 year trends. Published in May of 1991, this report highlights academic skills and preparation, demographic trends, high school activities and experiences, education and career plans, and student attitudes and values. For additional information, contact: University of California, Los Angeles
Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA, Graduate School of Education, 320 Moore Hall, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024-1521

PUBLICATIONS

Change Magazine
This bi-monthly publication pertains to the nature of college and students.Heldref Publications, 4000 Albermarle Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20016. Tel: (202) 362-6445; (800) 365-9753

Collegiate Trends

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Madison, Wisconsin. The monthly publication lists trends and attitudes on campuses nationwide.

Rolling Stone

Its annual March issue deals with college life.

 

Upstart
New York City: Education Publishing Company.This magazine aims for college-bound high school students. It contains news and information about college life for teenagers.