Presented is the daily summary of activities of the sixth National Marine Education Conference held October 26-29, 1976 at Pacific Grove, California. Conference objectives were to develop a dialogue for marine education and to form the National Marine Education Association. (SL)

Describes the structure and activities of the national Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) founded in 1967 and now including over 6,500 people representing over 1,600 institutions. The goal is to promote effective management on campus and to aid in dealing with shrinking dollars and expanding federal regulations. (JT)

Nine criteria, determined by the National Education Association as constituting "fair treatment" for teachers' rights, are presented. (MJB)

Presents a listing of engineering college members of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Each listing includes the school name, address, president, and official representatives. (SL)

Describes the function of the British Council's English Teaching Information Centre, which serves foreign students, teachers, teacher trainers, scientists, textbook writers, etc. Emphasizes the Centre's work in English for Special Purposes, including an ample library and many services. Address: ETIC, British Council, 10 Spring Gardens, London SW…

Donald Schneider, 1988 president of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), examines the demographic composition of NCSS membership and discusses strategies for taking NCSS and the social studies profession into the twenty-first century. Profiles NCSS members and nonmembers, advocating increased participation of minorities as teachers…

Discusses the history and function of the West-German Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker and its role in the communication and reward system of its discipline. Explores its role in the West German science system, exploring ideology and politics. (JM)

Attempts by faculty committees to assert control over student-run intercollegiate sports around the turn of the century are recounted, along with events leading to the founding of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The report of the Brown (University) Conference of 1898 is highlighted. (PP)

The report on proposed reorganization of the American Occupational Therapy Association details historical developments, demands for change, and a general rationale for reorganization, as well as specific recommendations for action. (GW)

For a long time, independent schools have relied primarily upon peer-review accreditation for the purpose of accountability. Akin to the process used by colleges and universities, libraries and hospitals, school accreditation via a reputable accrediting organization is thorough, rigorous, and professional. It is rooted in two underlying…

Currently, at least one child in five is overweight. Although children have fewer health problems from weight than adults, overweight children are at high risk for many health problems including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. Several factors are cited as to why children become overweight. Genetics, lack of exercise, and…

Career development specialists need to find ways to adapt their knowledge and skills to become agents of social action. Public policy is one area where career development specialists can involve themselves to help bring about social change. This paper attempts to raise the consciousness of Society of Vocational Psychology (SVP) members and to…

This short paper attempts to outline a model which brings various studies together into a single comprehensive system. (Author/RK)

Author's views before congress concerning the organization and purposes of the National Institute of Education, accompanied by a Proem by Frank G. Jennings. (CB)