The APGA faces a time of challenge. Its present structure and emphasis builds for divisiveness and lack of organizational unity. The Association for Human Development is suggested as a new name for APGA. Conceptual models for the divisions discussed imply unity of the developmental process. (Author)

An overview of the information gathered from Project Focus, an effort by the American Association of Junior Colleges to determine the perceptions of many people concerning the current and future trends in the community college, is discussed. (NF)

States that the purposes of the National Council for Staff, Program, and Organizational Development (NCSPOD) are to foster development activities, research, and evaluation; develop innovative approaches; generate means and resources for self-development; and maintain communication. Lists NCSPOD's services and officers. (DMM)

Uses objective and subjective data to document the triumphs and tragedies of the environmental movement and environmental education during the 1970's. Proposes that members of the National Association for Environmental Education dedicate themselves to a decade of integrated environmental management education. (DC)

Identifies technological issues of nationwide networking, including computer processing, data storage and communication, software, data entry, and standards. Emphasized in a forecast of networking trends in the 1980s is the need for coordination of a central managing organization with the autonomous local libraries. (SW)

Presented at the 1979 conference of the National Association for Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors in Washington, D.C. This session shared information about the participation of Blacks in this organization and launched the beginning of a long-range project by the minority concerns committee to document Black history in NAWDAC. (Author)

There is little evidence that indicates that the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) has given vigorous, sustained support to the Research Quarterly. Many scholars may become disillusioned with this policy and submit their research to other more specialized journals. (CJ)

The national development of public radio as a noncommercial medium is traced through the history of its national organizations, ending with the formation of its single programing and representational entity. (Author)

Summarizes highlights of the 1976 National Congress on Aerospace Education held March 30th to April 2nd in Nashville, Tennessee. (SL)

On October 7, 1997, President Clinton signed a legislative spending bill which includes the Library of Congress's budget for the new fiscal year. The conference committee allocated funds for the proposed Integrated Library System. Specific appropriation accounts within the budget are outlined. (AEF)

Reviews issues faced by many national organizations as they select conference sites--eliminating sites or localities with anti-affirmative action laws, which fly the Confederate or similar flags, have religious icons in meeting rooms, or are involved in on-going discrimination lawsuits. Many organizations are checking with the National Association…

More employers are turning to their internship and co-op programs to meet their hiring needs. Reports that NACE's first benchmark survey of experiential education programs reveals how employers structure and operate their "feeder" programs. Key findings suggest that organizations should resist the attempt to look at internships as a quick fix to…

Highlights points to consider when choosing an Internet Service Provider. Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) and Point to Point Protocol (PPP) are compared regarding price, performance, bandwidth, speed, and technical support. Obtaining access via local, national, consumer online, and telephone-company providers is discussed. A pricing chart and…

Reports on the July 2000 annual meeting of the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Highlights included a keynote luncheon speech by Colin Powell and general session speeches on such topics as the social effects of the technological revolution on campus, college-business partnerships, college-community partnerships,…