Examines the Barclay report--the result of the British government's 1980 inquiry into the personal social services--for its implications for the United States. Concludes that it is possible to conceptualize and provide social care planning while enhancing and expanding advocacy roles. (LLL)

Excerpts from "The President's Spouse: Volunteer or Volunteered" are presented. The book includes essays by women married to higher education leaders and covers a variety of topics: entertaining, fund-raising, the delicate relationship with the board, family considerations, self-identity, and the question of remuneration. (MLW)

Describes a model of professional intervention for community workers. The various roles of the community worker are also examined. These include the role of researcher, social policy analyst, enabler, social planner, program developer, organizer, rehabilitator, coordinator, educator, and mediator. Differences between community work theory and…

Conducted a three-generation study of women's attitudes toward gender-appropriate roles and filial responsibility. United States gender-role attitudes were more egalitarian than those of the Japanese. In both countries, all three generations agreed that care of the elderly is a family responsibility, but attitudes toward filial responsibility were…

Identifies the obstacles faced by principals in terms of teachers, students, principal role, principal characteristics, board-level administration, and the community. Also examines the relation between obstacles and levels of principal effectiveness. (RDN)

Investigated the resident assistant's role as perceived by 73 resident assistants, 12 administrators, and 350 students. Results showed all groups chose "promoting an environment conducive to study" as the most important role. Resident assistants saw themselves as counselors and leaders while students saw them as friends and information sources.…

An analysis of questionnaire responses portrays trustees as busy persons, engaged extensively in formal group meetings with less time devoted to individual consultations, and having little familiarity with relevant literature. Most board members regard their actions as "pro forma" and would prefer functioning within a more hierarchical…

A 21-item survey, regarding school psychologist role functions, was completed by 418 Ohio school superintendents. Data indicated support for traditional child study services, inservice work with teachers, and counseling or parents and children. Despite some variations, data was generally consistent with responses of teachers and school…

Discussed is the role of the psychologist in serving handicapped children and their families. (SB)

Presents five teaching techniques designed to provide a feeling of acceptance for female students in the elementary classroom. (RB)