What the establishment is really saying when it defends it standards, degrees, and credentials is that it seeks to continue its process of indoctrinating black people's minds by maintaining the colonial or slavemaster mentality through accreditation. (DM)

Describes the philosophy and intent of Danish day care services and the means whereby a home is designated an approved day care site. (Author/DB)

Appropriate use of noncertified athletic personnel in higher education physical education classes is discussed. (LH)

A convicted criminal, eluding police, has conned dozens of college faculty out of over $200,000 over two years by pretending to be a prominent scholar, calling on colleagues to provide financial assistance to a friend, and offering academic services or personal favors in return. Targeted professors have been in the fields of history, sociology,…

Interviews with 39 workers over 40 addressed their conceptions of work (job, challenging experience, personal empowerment, life-structuring device) and of learning at work (acquiring survival skills, observing/experiencing, taking courses, learning lifelong, and changing personally). Their conceptions were mostly incongruent with their levels in…

Two new concepts, recredentialing and remedial medical education, cloud and illuminate the idea of competence, as addressed in peer review and continuing medical education. (JOW)

Credentialing for psychology in North America will constitute an increasingly important concern in the development of the mental health professions, regardless of specific discipline. This article highlights some major milestones in credentialing in psychology in North America and some of the credentialing issues that health care professionals may…

Surveyed perceptions of Association for Counselor Education and Supervision members (approximate n=217) concerning different aspects of counselor credentialing. Most respondents considered registration and licensure important for professional identity and protection, with licensure being considered the more important. Certification was seen as…

Whether educational administration is a profession is again debatable, as new expectations for principals and alternative credentialling proposals abound. Principalship candidates continue to be self-selected; licensure standards vary widely and have limited effects on preparation; no common framework of knowledge and skills exists. A recent…

Provides critical assessment of this special journal issue devoted to credentialing in rehabilitation counseling and credentialing movement in general. Contends that primary purpose of professional credentialing in counseling is not to protect the weak but rather to increase the power, authority, and incomes of the strong. Advises caution in…

In recent years, a British government initiative has been pursuing the aim of National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications in all industries, trades, and professions. However, exemptions have been permitted for National Governing Body awards, such as exist for various sports and recreational areas. Efforts to reconcile these two parallel…

Classifying assessment by the reason for assessment and the use of the results facilitates the separation of assessment for accountability and for credentialing from assessment for enhancing teaching and learning. Current trends in assessment include the use of portfolios and computer-administered tests. (JOW)

Presents an overview of the historical development of the specialized practice, preparation standards, and credentialing of career counseling. Also focuses on commonalities of career counseling, general counseling, and other specialized forms of counseling. (JPS)

Reviews the market for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in management as well as evidence of their effectiveness for management development in Britain. Suggests that management NVQs focus on routine aspects of management and are ineffective at adding value in organizations. (SK)

National certification and the professionalism of school counselors are becoming more salient, particularly as a result of the No Child Left Behind Act. Archival data were used to examine the relationship between preparation at programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and national…