This is a revised version of the National Council on Family Relations Presidential address delivered November 3, 1972, Portland Oregon. This address concerned the new constitution and reorganization of N.C.F.R. and a plea for reexamination of the membership's commitment to family issues. (JC)

The NAWDC Professional Development and Standards Committee was charged by a positive 1971 convention response to a working paper on Professional Ethics" to create a professional code of ethics to which all levels of NAWDC membership could subscribe. The Professional Development and Standards Committee documents were adopted by the NAWDC…

The objectives, organization, general activities and publications are discussed. (8 references) (DH)

Describes the Second National Foster Parent Conference, under the sponsorship of HEW's Office of Child Development, which developed the National Foster Parent Association. (MB)

Services provided by the Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America, Inc. are briefly noted. (CB)

The presidents and president elect of the National Association of Women Deans and Counselors, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and the ACPA met to discuss recommendations and methods for creating a single National Association. Their recommendation are presented and reactions and comments are requested. (Author/CG)

A past president of the American Vocational Association describes recent changes in the Association's administrative structure. (SB)

Discusses what educational technology is and explains how in Britain the National Council for Educational Technology "has set about its job of matching new educational requirements with new technological resources. (Author/LS)

The history of the American Association of University Women's work toward world peace, from its inception in 1881 as an alumni organization for women through its efforts through World War II, is chronicled briefly. (MSE)

The author reviews movement in special education toward standards for professionals. Adoption of a professional standards report by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in 1966 was later followed by development of a standard by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (CL)

The Youth Society is a free self-education and cooperation organization independent of party politics. It is the most democratic Finnish popular movement. The program includes arts and sports as well as learning and social participation. The goal is the development of people into good individuals and alert citizens. (JOW)

Provides a schematic overview of 60 key organizations, agencies, committees, and research programs, both private and governmental, national and international, that are currently studying the migration process and making the results of their research available to the public. (Author)