Focuses on the ways in which the socialization and education of women in our culture inhibit the full development of their potential. (MLF)

Major concepts embodied in moral development literature are reviewed. (MJB)

Dr. Sol Gordon, teacher, writer, and psychologist from Syracuse University, gives his opinion on the state of sex education in elementary schools. (Author/RK)

The case of Blair vs. Washington State University revives the state equal rights amendment as a feasible and powerful cause of action against sex-based discrimination, in college athletics and beyond. Washington's amendment mandated equality in funding, facilities, treatment, and opportunities for Washington State University's women's…

Presents a study that describes the development and assesses the effectiveness of a federally funded arts-in-education project undertaken by the Homer (New York) Central Schools. Concludes that the stated goal of integrating arts experiences regularly into the total school program was not being met and makes suggestions for effective…

While deans and department heads can create a nurturing environment for faculty development, a significant burden of responsibility should be taken by each faculty member. (MSE)

Results of a survey of 447 universities concerning the use of fixed-price contracts for research are presented, and guidelines for the use of such contracts are suggested. (MSE)

Expresses concern about quality control in workshops, seminars, and other educational offerings of profit-making organizations. Admonishes colleges to verify the academic excellence of these programs before entering into an alliance with their sponsors. (DMM)

The "Tatro" decision, which affirmed the need for school health services and distinguished between medical and school health services for handicapped students, is discussed in terms of what services can be included--and expected--as part of a handicapped child's public education, particularly within the individualized education plan. (CB)

Deputy Undersecretary Linda Combs, U.S. Department of Education (ED), comments on developmental education personnel's role in the public education reform movement, colleges' remedial education responsibilities, ED's role in responding to national literacy requirements and position on postsecondary developmental education, the access vs. excellence…

Implications of the 1985 Supreme Court ruling in Harper & Row v Nation Enterprises, dealing with copyright protection in unpublished material include: ownership of copyrighted works prepared by faculty or students, infringement through performance or classroom use of copyrighted works, and application of fair use to classroom and scholarly…

For short- and long-term individual and institutional survival, the university and its research administrators must preserve and enhance the institution's climate for the pursuit of faculty scholarship, and faculties must keep research productivity and scholarly activity high.(MSE)

Issues arising from a student group's on-campus fund-raising exhibit of art are discussed as they relate to the university's relationship with the outside art market and the institution's responsibility to students and the intellectual community. (MSE)

The chairman of the newly-formed Commission on College Retirement outlines the group's objectives, approaches, and anticipated projects and encourages and provides an address for correspondence. A list of commission members and their affiliations is also included. (MSE)

A hypothetical case of denial of tenure by a public institution to a faculty member with persistent personality conflicts with colleagues is the context for a discussion of related legal issues and the results of previous court litigation. (MSE)