The Harvard "Program in Ethics and the Professions" focuses less on abstract moral reasoning than on practical problems, the concrete decisions and dilemmas of the real world. Another key question that has been discussed is whether or not it is possible to teach moral reasoning without teaching moral values. (MLW)

Discusses arguments for and against professionalization of teaching. Refers to the social contract of trust which must exist between professionals and those with whom they work. Examines dangers to educational reform in instituting standards that would be required of a professional staff of educators. (PS)

The author discusses features that define a profession, barriers to high status for nurses, nursing as a traditionally female occupation, and nurses' responsibility to advance nursing as a profession. (CT)

The author discusses the movement toward professional workers' use of word processing as a way of increasing productivity. Implications for business educators are presented. (CH)

Describes history and accomplishments of the Gerontological Society of America's (GSA) Fellowship Program in Applied Gerontology, which places postdoctoral academic gerontologists for three months in agencies and organizations that plan to deliver services to older people. Notes this is one way the GSA encourages policymakers and program directors…

A project was conducted to identify the technical, human, and conceptual skills needed by clerical, managerial, and professional personnel to utilize information technology effectively. The methodology, results, and implications are presented. A second phase of the project--the validation of these job skills--is being conducted presently. (CT)

"Professional" and other occupational characteristics were selected as variables for predicting the earnings of occupational groups. Task complexity and education were significant predictors of occupational earnings. In support of some power theorists, the data suggested that some occupational groups derive additional earnings by influencing their…

Institutional advancement as a profession has not put enough emphasis on formal research. Research helps to analyze media, define audiences, and target publications, as well as help in conducting long-range planning, marketing programs, and fund-raising campaigns. (MLW)

Study showed that undergraduate psychology students retain a humanistic orientation, but become more abstract in their thinking about psychology as they advance. Students are sensitive to the difference between psychology as a discipline and as a profession. Teaching styles affect student attitudes. Sex differences were found for values and…

The researchers used experimental and control groups to compare the rankings of selected stereotypes by 67 male and 124 female college freshmen for the occupational representatives of Holland's six personality and occupational types. (Author)

Attempts a definition of the word "cadre" and discusses the "cadre" as the transitory expression of a society in transition. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Discusses the relative social position, and freedom of expression, of the journalist, in France and in the world context. (Text is in French.) (AM)

There is strong evidence that pharmacy will continue to grow extensively in new directions in the future, emerging as a revitalized and expanded profession whose functions will be understood and appreciated by other health professions and the consumer. (LBH)

This report details a comparison study, with regard to sex, of all Georgia graduates during the years 1950-73. It is anticipated that this will serve as a pilot project for a similar, nationwide study. (LBH)

In 2004, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) surveyed the governing boards of colleges and universities in the United States regarding board composition and selected board polices and practices. This report summarizes the data and examines trends for public colleges and universities based on surveys completed…