The author reviews the human, ethical, political, legal, and professional issues involved in the case of a 16-year old institutionalized Down's Syndrome youth, Philip Becker, whose parents refused surgery to correct a heart defect. He reviews the advocacy role of the American Association on Mental Deficiency and suggests future directions. (CL)

If animal extinction continues to accelerate at the rate that prevailed from the beginning of the century, then virtually all wildlife will be gone within 30 years. The great crusades of the past and current campaigns to save animal lives are discussed. (RM)

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln's University Learning Society (ULS) is modeled after the highly successful membership-based organization of the Smithsonian Institution. ULS demonstrates how membership programs in continuing education can offer cultural and educational programs using the resources of the university to a wider community…

This paper evaluates the impacts of the Internet on organizational structures and identifies new forms of organizations in light of information technology (IT) advances. Four traditional forms of organizations are summarized, i.e., the bureaucratic hierarchy, the entrepreneurial organization, the matrix organization, and the adhocacy. The…

This annual report covers 1997-1998, which was a year of great commitment by the NASPA Board of Directors, membership, corporate partners, and staff. All of these groups made significant contributions to the association's success, measured by how well the mission was fulfilled through addressing established goals and objectives. This year NASPA…

One focus for the NASPA in 1999 was professional development. This was provided through numerous workshops. New ground was broken this year in research to foster a better understanding of HIV/AIDS and diversity. Through the efforts of a specially designated working group, management guidelines for working with fraternities and sororities were…

This article attempts to educate the public about Guam and lists URLs for various public and private organizations in Guam and Micronesia. Guam, an unincorporated United States territory, is the economic and transportation hub for the Western Pacific region of Micronesia, which includes some 1,200 islands, islets, and atolls, only about 125 of…

Lists some of the major organizations working on a national scale to protect the environment. (Author/MF)

Now in its fourth year, this conference is held exclusively for the benefit of student teachers in foreign languages. (RL)

Author takes a hard look at committees in academia and their effectiveness. (PG)

Reviewed and assessed is the American Society for Ecological Education - its purpose, offerings, membership, participation, costs to join, and how it can serve individual needs. Emphasized are the activities which took place at the first annual meeting of the Society. (BL)

The President of the American Council on Education analyzes the structure and functioning of the national educational establishment, including the internal and external roles of the higher education associations. (Author/PG)

A brief history of the formation of the National Council on Community Services for Community and Junior Colleges is presented. (MB)