Outlines the structures of the national organizations involved in negotiating teachers' salaries in Scotland. (SJL)

The president of the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) answers some basic questions about accreditation, describes what COPA is and does, and notes how it relates to other organizations involved in or affected by accreditation. He calls COPA the "balance wheel" meshing many accreditation forces for smooth operation. (MF)

The report of the Board of Directors of the Association of American Colleges reflects the preoccupation with the problem that inspired the National Representation Project: the survival of independent institutions of higher education. Renewed emphasis on the goals and content of higher education are outlined. (LBH)

The president of the Association of American Colleges addresses at the 62nd annual meeting the theme of the conference: "Looking to the Future--Liberal Education in a Radically Changing Society." Contributions to be made by AAC are examined. (LBH)

The incoming chairman of the Association of American Colleges offers remarks on the theme of "The Future is Not What It Used to Be." The roles to be played by liberal education and AAC in society are addressed. (LBH)

Presents the constitution and bylaws of the National Art Education Association. Includes the preamble to the constitution;, the nine articles within the constitution covering topics, such as organization and governance, elections, and meetings; and the ten bylaws revised in 2001. (CMK)

The 30-year history of the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education is reviewed. The article describes the partnership between the Council for Exceptional Children and ERIC, the broadened scope of ERIC in the 1980s, the Special Project to disseminate research funded by the Office of Special…

The hemophilia community has been deeply affected by the catastrophe of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The use of blood products that had first restored the potential for normal survival now bring the threat of AIDS infection and fear and discrimination from others. Strong leadership has come from the National Hemophilia Foundation.…

At the annual meeting of the National Interfraternity Conference, the national presidents of 59 fraternities voted to study alternatives to pledging. Some think that pledging has become synonymous with hazing, and that eliminating pledging would reduce the chances for abuse. (MLW)

The president of the Council for Exceptional Children urges special educators to become positive spokespeople in providing accurate information on education to policymakers at the local, state, and national levels. Every advocacy act is seen as making a difference. (DB)

Emphasizes the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) mission of enhancing the growth and development of young children. Suggests that the implementation of NAEYC's goals requires the effective involvement of its members and the public. It is important that NAEYC provide its constituents with accurate, easily understood…

Lists 72 organizations and programs that deal with child safety, grouped by the following categories: (1) general; (2) general violence; (3) gun violence; (4) media violence; (5) drugs and alcohol; (6) child abuse and at-risk children; (7) parenting programs; (8) community service programs; (9) leadership programs; (10) peer counseling; (11)…

A sample of 459 American Evaluation Association members was surveyed about ethical challenges they encountered in evaluation work. Respondents report a wide variety of ethical conflicts, with evaluators frequently pressured to compromise their roles as scientists and the evaluation product. A framework is proposed for interpreting these findings.…

This article examines campus ministries. It provides an overview of both traditional and contemporary campus ministry organizations as well as a discussion of the value of both types.

Many instructors appreciate the importance of developing the critical thinking skills of their students yet are unfamiliar with pedagogical approaches for teaching critical thinking. These instructors rely on instructional support from teaching and learning centers or online resources. It can be time consuming, however, for instructors to…