Members of Congress and others have questioned whether expanding the scope of the Medicare graduate medical education (GME) program to include nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) could help mitigate the effects of a physician shortage in the United States. A Senate Committee on Appropriations report asked the US Government…

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Bylaws contain governance history, policies and procedures for managing the organization, and information to conduct AAUW's affairs. The 2013 bylaws are divided into the following articles: (1) Name and Office; (2) Purpose; (3) Use of Name; (4) Membership and Dues; (5) Nominations and Elections;…

This publication incorporates the final legislative actions of the 104th annual NCAA Convention, January 13-16, 2010. In addition, interpretations incorporated by the Legislative Review Subcommittee, noncontroversial amendments adopted by the Management Council, pursuant to Constitution 5.3.1.1.1, and modifications of wording adopted by the…

This publication incorporates final legislative actions taken during the 2009-10 legislative cycle. Legislation adopted after August 1, 2009, interpretations incorporated by the Legislative Review/Interpretations Committee, modifications of wording and editorial revisions are set off by a gray background and also include an adoption or revision…

Gives the Association's constitution which covers membership, executive board, elections, terms of office, duties of officers, committees, parliamentary authority, amendments, and quorum. Available from: Center for Environmental, Camping and Outdoor Education; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Pine Lake Field Campus; 4016 Blumenthal…

This document presents the standards for social work case management created by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Social work case management is defined as "a method of providing services whereby a professional social worker assesses the needs of the client and the client's family, when appropriate, and arranges, coordinates,…

This document presents the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), originally adopted in 1979 and revised in 1990 and again in 1993. The preamble notes that the code is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday conduct of members of the social work profession and as a basis for the adjudication of issues in ethics…

The history of the Council for Exceptional Children's espousal of standards, dating from the founding of the professional association in 1923, is reviewed and detailed are steps undertaken to develop the current professional standards which were adopted in April 1983. (MC)

Presents two documents emanating from the Conference on College Composition and Communication's (CCCC) Committee on Professional Standards for Quality Education: "Statement of Principles and Standards for the Postsecondary Teaching of Writing" (a draft); and "Influencing Institutional Change, or, Some Realities We Have to Face: Some…

This document presents the standards for school social work created by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). A total of 33 standards are presented and interpreted. The first 16 standards are classified as standards of competence and professional practice, competence being defined as the synthesis of professional behaviors that…

Rationales for proposed changes to the American School Health Association's Constitution and By-Laws are given. Changes involve government, officers and elections, membership, and the senior advisory council. (CJ)

Presents Association for Counselor Education and Supervision's (ACES) "Standards for Counseling Supervisors" adopted by American Association of Counseling and Development's Governing Council, July 1989. Presents Standard's 11 core areas of knowledge, competencies, and personal traits that characterize effective supervisors. (Author/CM)

The responsibilities of Chicago Online Users' Group (COLUG) officers, coordinators, liaisons, and committee chairpersons are described in this manual. All descriptions identify the type of position (elected or appointed), its length of term, its general responsibilities, and its duties. The manual was devised to (1) inform COLUG members of their…

Representatives of five library integrated system vendors express their views on ethics and the marketplace, emphasizing the need for ethical behavior by librarians, consultants, and vendors. Four sidebars are included: one on the need for customer data rights standards; others containing the codes of ethics of three professional consultants'…

Listed are the eight principles of the Code of Ethics and the 68 Standards for Professional Practice of the Council for Exceptional Children, whereby special education professionals charge themselves with obligations to exceptional students and their families, the employer, and the profession. (MC)