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The Alaska School Effectiveness Project produced several reports in a series of reviews of research literature on such topics as computer-assisted instruction. Using an ERIC search and conventional library methods, the question raised was "Does computer-assisted instruction (CAI), when combined with traditional instruction, lead to higher achievement than traditional instruction alone?" The research findings made it clear that CAI is an effective supplement to traditional instruction. The evidence was not strong enough to support teaching by CAI exclusively; a combination approach seemed to work best. CAI was also popular with students and often improved their attitude toward subject matter. It is recommended that the use of CAI be actively promoted and expanded, especially in small schools in rural areas where it is difficult to offer full schedules of classes to limited numbers of students. It is also recommended that CAI be increased with low-achieving students and with students alienated by traditional teaching methods. Since the development of CAI programs may be beyond the capabilities of some small districts, it is recommended that the state lead in development efforts, providing both financial support and technical expertise. The document includes item decision displays, a 22 citation bibliography, and individual item reports on the citations. (BRR)

This document presents a report of the education and prevention activities undertaken at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michiagn, during the fall semester of 1988, in recognition of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW). The document begins with a brief review of the university's campus-wide programs, goals, and activities to reduce alcohol abuse and other drug use. Changes in how the university implemented NCAAW activities are described, and new goals of Central Michigan's NCAAW program are listed. Eighty-three programs provided by the university's 19 residence halls are listed, with indications of level of participation and type of evaluations. Other university programs and activities are also described. The Student Affairs Annual Report is included in the document; it summarizes alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention programs for the 1987-1988 school year and explains plans for the 1988-1989 year. Relevant materials are appended, including letters of support for the program, flyers and advertisements, and newspaper and magazine articles. (NB)

An evaluation of the Central Michigan University Counseling Center is presented in this document. Parts of the study methods are described, including the questionnaires sent to 1,000 randomly selected students in residence, use of an optical scan answer sheet, and data collection from 112 users and 324 nonusers of counseling services (a 43.6% response rate). These results are summarized: (1) females used the counseling center more frequently than did males; (2) users and nonusers thought counselors held master's or higher level degrees; (3) respondents thought students used the center on their own initiative; (4) users were more knowledgeable than nonusers about available services and most reported they would recommend a friend seek help at the center; (5) users and nonusers were not very aware that the center gave tests and explained results; (6) of the users expressing an opinion about the competency of counselors, most rated them as competent in helping students with personal, academic, and career problems; (7) a majority of the respondents felt a main function of the center was to work with students with substance abuse problems; (8) users rated the center's environment as satisfactory; and (9) most users were satisfied with their experiences at the center. More frequent evaluations, a comprehensive plan for utilization of evaluation information, and the assignment of a supervisor for future projects are recommended. The study instruments are appended. (ABL)

Central Michigan University has been systematically addressing alcohol and other drug problems on its campus through an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Intervention and Prevention Program (ADAIPP) which provides structure, coordination, and support for a number of coexisting programs on campus. During the 1988-89 academic year, these programs culminated in a National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) in Fall of 1989. This report states the goals of NCAAW and summarizes the different programs and activities of the participants. These include a planning retreat, a professional development seminar, Isabella County and Mount Pleasant City programs, residence hall programs, programs sponsored by fraternities and sororities, Campus Recreational Services NCAAW activities, Wellness Resource Center activities, an Alcohol and Drug Recovery Panel, a report on media coverage from the campus Media Relations office, a Designated Driver program, and campus-wide publicity campaigns. An evaluation of the event is included, along with follow-up plans. A faculty reaction instrument is included. (TC)

This document describes a form of curriculum infusion for college instruction in which information about alcohol and other drug problems relevant to the content of a course is provided and related assignments are made. Specifically, the paper focuses on an English writing assignment that involved student self-reflection on his or her use or non-use of alcohol. The assignment described was given by 2 volunteer instructors to 117 students in 4 freshman English composition classes. The assignment itself is presented in this paper, along with instructor and student evaluations of the assignment. The evaluations were obtained through questionnaires concerning the impact of the assignment; the questionnaires were completed by both instructors and 92 of the students a few weeks after completion of the assignment. It is noted that the instructors thought the assignment was worthwhile and that it caused students to think about or evaluate the role of alcohol in their lives. The summary of student evaluations and excerpts from student evaluation forms illustrate that the students also saw the assignment as worthwhile; 97% of the students reported that the assignment should be repeated in future composition classes. A brief discussion section provides suggestions for implementing such an assignment and emphasizes the value of an intentional self-reflection component to efforts to educate students about the hazards of alcohol misuse. (NB)