Since both having the teacher visit the students' homes and having the parents visit the schools for conferences poses problems, the telephone is suggested as a relatively unexploited resource for solving the parent/teacher conference dilemma. (Author/JN)

SRI attempts to apply aerospace research results to biomedicine are revealing inadequacies of present information systems when information originates in different discipline from that of user. Author suggests catergorizing characteristics of originator, symbolic vehicle, coding process and user, with possible design of new systems as well. (PD)

Describes a summer course for educators during which the attempt was made to break through such barriers as educational jargon and habitual responses, to open up a genuine dialogue about real problems. (JS)

A study of media performance reveals improvements and a helthy willingness to experiment with new procedures. Certain shortcomings, however, persist; media still lack sensitivity, sophistication, and skepticism commensurate with their important and strategic position. (DM)

Information scientist's preoccupation with complex and sophisticated systems has prevented them from thinking about society's everyday information problems. (Author/MF)

This article points out many possible danger signals, and suggests some reasons why they are often overlooked or ignored, either by the principals or by their friends and relatives. (CJ)

A one week "course-happening involving adults and teenagers used self-inquiry, role playing, and group discussions to develop intergenerational communication and understanding. Techniques and results are discussed. (DR)

Senate-commissioned researchers probed student unrest and compared results with national norms; found faculty more radical than students. (Editor)

Description of a program designed to aid the Alaskan Native to develop the confidence and competence needed to interact on an equal basis with his non-Native peers. Paper presented for the Intercultural Communication Conference sponsored by the National Society for the Study of Communication at the Speech Association of America Convention, Los…

Discusses students' attitudes depicted in the film. (LK)