Lateral transfer (between community colleges) is second only to upward transfer (to a 4-year institution) among community college students' most common patterns of transfer. Yet, upward transfer is the focus of innumerable studies, while lateral transfer has received very little empirical attention. This study explores the occurrence and frequency…

When Brenda M. Coppard was studying occupational therapy in the late 1980s, a bachelor's degree was the standard ticket to enter the profession. By the 1990s, a master's degree was expected. Today a doctorate is becoming the norm. Ms. Coppard has pushed for more advanced degrees. In 1999 the associate professor of occupational therapy helped…

This booklet contains the laws, policies, and procedures affecting certification of teachers and administrators in the state of Arizona. Specific requirements for certification are included. (JD)

The author describes legislative activity in the field of counselor credentialing, examines benefits to be obtained from licensure and certification, and warns against potential problems that may arise. (MJB)

Among the findings of the 1986 biennial survey by the National League for Nursing of all nursing education programs are the following: (1) number of full-time faculty decreased for the first time since 1966; (2) part-time faculty increased considerably; and (3) percentages with doctorates and master's degrees increased. (JOW)

Suggests new practice roles for nurses resulting from genomic research and outlines the proposed position of genomics nurse care coordinator. Discusses national and international initiatives to certify nurses' genetic knowledge and skills for practice. (Contains 22 references.) (SK)

The Child Development Associate formula for certifying entry-level care providers, a blend of the two competencies that dovetails with parental initiative, is a valuable legacy of Head Start. Based on a demonstrated proficiency at working with young children, the credential offers a comprehensive model for developing high quality caregivers.…

Provides brief history of certification in rehabilitation counseling by focusing attention on significant milestones achieved in the development of the certification process. Provides current description of Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), along with discussion of recent innovations, current certification process, and…

Presents an interview with the President of the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. Discusses DiGiovanni's participation in the development of the human service field on a national level, and involvement with the standardization of human service competencies as well as the credentialing of human service professionals. (Author/GCP)

Given the number of times schools recruit deans who have short lives as administrators, it seems reasonable to ask if there is something wrong with the usual selection and recruitment process. The authors feel that there is something wrong with this process and after meeting with some deans, they were given some clues about the nature of the…

This article discusses how the degrees earned by a dozen educators on the Internet have raised fraud issues. Small firms known as "credential evaluators" help states and school districts detect educators who present phony or flimsy academic credentials from overseas institutions--a safeguard that is becoming more important with the…

The British Columbia (BC) Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT) has undertaken, in the last couple of years, a review of the BC Transfer System. Preliminary findings indicate that the current structure of the BC Transfer Guide (BCTG), which designates institutions as either "sending" institutions or "receiving"…

Private residential treatment programs for young people offer a range of services, including drug and alcohol treatment, confidence building, military-style discipline, and psychological counseling for a variety of addiction, behavioral, and emotional problems. Many of these programs are intended to provide a less-restrictive alternative to…

The state of teacher evaluation is a significantly and frequently neglected problem in public education, an enterprise that spends $400 billion annually on salaries and benefits. Because teacher evaluation is at the center of the quality of teaching in the nation's classrooms, it has the potential to be a powerful lever of teacher and school…

Just as American business and industry need workers with higher skills to compete in a global economy, workers need higher skills to get ahead. This convergence presents an opportunity for states to work with their community colleges and other key partners to help business and industry compete and entry-level workers advance to higher-paying jobs.…