A chronological history of major public relations organizations in the United States is presented in this paper. Following an overview of the public relations profession, the paper traces the development of several sporatically formed organizations, starting with the Financial Advertising Association in 1915, and leading to the largest…

This study summarizes major thrusts of articles appearing in "Foreign Affairs," the journal which is essentially the voice of the Council on Foreign Relations. The study is based on the premise that the Council holds an elite and influential position in U.S. government policy formation. Articles and supplements from Volume I, Number I…

The two parts of this article are a survey of educational interest groups in Washington and a description of the operation of the liaison office that was created in 1980 by the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL). The general part of the discussion focuses on: (1) characteristics of interest group behavior; (2) perversities of education…

After a three-year study of scientific and technical communications, the Scientific and Technical Communication (SATCOM) Committee concluded that future communication needs will necessitate strengthening the diverse information network now being employed. The SATCOM Report attempted to do this by indicating areas in which greater effort was…

This 1970 directory of adult education organizations lists those which participated in the Galaxy conference and provides information on their services and publications; lists other agencies concerned with adult education throughout the United States and Canada; tells about some of the international adult education organizations; and gives the…

In addition to general session addresses and the dialogue at 14 workshops, these proceedings include the treasurer's report and lists of committee members, board of directors, exhibitors, and participants. Workshop topics are: "A Good Manager--From a Personnel View,""Effective Use of Specialized Consultants,""Public Utilities,""Computer…

The introduction to this second edition of the "International Directory of Teachers' Associations" is printed in three languages: French, Spanish and English. The directory listings are in the language of the location of the organization. It asserts that 801 national associations in 91 countries and territories are represented as well as 28…

The Social Science Research Council's (SSRC) purpose is to sponsor social science research programs and research projects and administer grants to institutions and individuals for research and post-graduate academic training. The tri-annual newsletter contents include: brief articles; announcements of research grants and scholarships made by SSRS…

The Educational Media Council, a consortium of 15 national non-profit professional organizations, undertook a three-year self-study to evaluate and revise the Council as a forum, a dissemination agency, and as a consultant service to the Office of Education and to education in general. The Council's membership criteria were reviewed and revised,…

An overview of events occurring in the National University Extension Association's (NUEA) 1975-76 year are presented by its president. (LH)

Depending on various factors prevailing in different countries, central transmission in collective consignments is not always the most economic method of dispatch of exchange materials, and particularly in the case of periodicals, not always satisfactory. (Author)

This interview with a senior associate of the National Committee for Citizens in Education touches on this organization's accomplishments (such as its work on student records) and on its goals (such as training parent organizations to conduct inquiries into local educational issues). (DS)

Activities of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges throughout 1978 are highlighted. (LS)

Activities of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges throughout 1977 are highlighted. (LH)