Women represent almost half of the 1956-1976 increase in union membership, but their representation in official positions did not advance proportionately. The article presents and discusses data on labor force participation, union and association membership, and offices held by women. (MF)

Examines the role of reference groups and promotional appeals in satisfying consumer motivations. Emphasizes three motivational reference group functions: informational, utilitarian, and value-expressive. (RL)

The relationship of the law to ethics committees is examined, including the legal context and impetus for such committees, categories and roles of members, member appointment and removal, member power, timing of committee action, responsibility and liability, and issues about records of committee action. (Author/MSE)

Examined relationships between attraction to group and individual outcome in groups and between group cohesiveness and individual outcome in groups in four groups of 27 graduate students participating in a group psychotherapy experiential training program. Results revealed that attraction to group and group cohesiveness were both related to…

Discussed is how an "art/ad bag"--a collection of materials provided by art publishers and other products packaged for distribution to conference registrants--can help offset the costs of conferences, provide a professional service to suppliers of art materials, and serve the membership of any state art education association. (RM)

Three policy strategies interpreted as intended to empower teachers within the new policy context of school autonomy were studied. Teacher services in Kentucky's school councils seemed to have little effect on empowering teachers since the researchers found in two studies involving 168 and 318 Kentucky teachers that teachers were not even…

Personal account of author's participation in a special program to improve learning skills of disadvantaged New York City children, with concerns expressed over ignored need for all teachers and personnel workers to function as team for sake of child and family. (CJ)

Describes males' responses to questionnaire items on feminist propositions in terms of the sexual composition of the group answering the questionnaire. Since the degree of chauvinism or chivalry is affected by the group's makeup, the implications for research methodology are noted. Tables, graph, and bibliography. (RW)

After an analysis of the pros and cons of the fraternity system, the author states that fraternities will remain in existence on college campuses due to the need of certain students to seek "social shelter". (AP)

Groups play an important part in the lives of Japanese citizens. Interpersonal relations and harmony are the source of group strength. A comparison of group life in the United States and Japan indicates that, generally, Japanese work for their group's good, while Americans work for their personal good. (HLM)

Answers questions about regional accreditation: what it is, its chief benefits, whether all North Central Association (NCA) schools meet the same standards, whether all accredited schools are of equal quality, why some schools are not members of NCA, the difference between evaluation and accreditation, and the role of accreditation/evaluation in…

An outline of the membership of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education profiles the average member, his/her job title and responsibilities, career preparation, professional development opportunities, status within the institution, institution type, salaries, and sex and qualification discrimination in compensation. Compensation…