This paper presents some legal and social policy aspects of military child care facilities in the United States. Under the jurisdiction of Article I of the United States Constitution, the federal government has the right to determine the social welfare rights of people living on military installations; yet these people are not included in programs…

This bulletin describes the major responsibilities of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Field Operation personnel regarding the administration and enforcement of communications regulations. Their duties include inspecting the compliance of radio stations, investigating unauthorized operation, monitoring radio transmission, examining and…

Information on the development of a welding program and curriculum is presented to assist instructors and administrators in the implementation of a training program. The American Welding Society is recommended as an authoritative source for assistance. (EC)

Opposition to certification for trainers, based on the lack of a true definition of their responsibilities and the abilities needed to discharge these responsibilities, is presented. (MS)

Reports on efforts by the Institute for the Certification of Engineering Technicians and the Engineering Technologists Certification Institute to construct job task inventories for all major fields of engineering technician/technologist occupations. (CP)

Biomedical libraries are discussed as a distinct and specialized group of special libraries and their unique services and user interactions are described. The move toward professional standards, as evidenced by the Medical Library Association's new certification program, and the current state of development for a new section of IFLA established…

A report on a food workers certification program to test and teach sanitation knowledge. (BB)

The author, from his perspective as president of the American Association of State Psychology Licensing Boards, identifies the issues he believes most pertinent for contemporary psychologists to attend to if they wish to be credentialed as psychologists. (Author)

Although in U.S. v. State of South Carolina the Court has established important guidelines legitimating the use of validated National Teacher Examination scores in the certification of teachers, some problems and questions remain. (Author/IRT)

The September, 1986, consent decree in the case of Wyatt v. Stickney ended 14 years of court supervision of the Alabama state mental health system. The state agreed to adhere to Wyatt standards, maintain accreditation, continue deinstitutionalization efforts, and develop an internal advocacy and quality assurance program. (Author/DB)

A study attempted to determine the extent of actual disagreement among adult educators over the definition of "professionalism" and to examine assumptions underlying the ideological debate. Data on adult educators' attitudes toward professionalism were gathered. Subjects strongly supported "more professionalism" for adult…

The Professional Development Degree in Science and Education offered by the University of Nevada Las Vegas provides an optional entry to teacher certification in mathematics or the sciences and is a viable alternative to quick start strategies. (CB)

The consequences and implications of supporting the Holmes, Carnegie, and other proposals are discussed. Concerns about and endorsements of some features of various reforms are specified. (MT)

The authors describe the National Teachers Examination and what scores are required by various states. They discuss resources to help with preparation for the examination. (CH)

A study identified the procedures established and issues addressed by 70 professional associations in the development of professional certification programs. Criteria for professional practice required by certifying boards were identified and prioritized to identify characteristics of professional certification. Implications for adult education…