Discusses the working relationship between librarians and architects in handling feasibility studies, site evaluations, budget considerations, time line predictions, and the architectural programing involved in library building projects, whether it be replacing, expanding, remodeling, or relocating. (EJS)

Discusses the contributions of a master teacher and administrative assistant, Shelley Price, to the intellectual community of P. S. 84 in New York City. Through her work with groups of teachers, individual teachers, and student teachers, she has created a supportive setting in which all staff freely communicate and share. (WD)

Administering research and overseeing evaluation researchers make evident the role of attitudes and outlook in comparison to technical skill. The latter is important for evaluators. Evaluation research can be considered to have been originated in operations research. (Author/GK)

Describes various attempts at mentoring for new faculty at Washtenaw Community College. Suggests seven characteristics of a mentoring program for faculty new to a two-year college: it should be systematic, positive, egalitarian, confidential, faculty-based, flexible, and supported by the institution. (RS)

Reformulation of the findings of a cross-sectional longitudinal study of 100 counselors and therapists resulted in 14 themes and a 6-phase model: lay helper, beginning student, advanced student, novice professional, experienced professional, and senior professional. Results show that experiences in personal and professional domains are significant…

Describes how, in a profile from the world of "tenure madness," a shoo-in at Brooklyn College almost got the boot instead. (EV)

Reseachers collaborating with international colleagues should consider cultural, structural, and interpersonal/interprofessional factors that impinge on the process. Before embarking on collaboration, researchers should understand each other's interests, seek funding for face-to-face meetings, and learn about each other's culture. (SK)

For 178 employees, perceptions of organizational politics were negatively related to manager assessments of employees' likelihood of staying. This association was true only for employees with moderate to strong exchange ideology (beliefs regarding workplace reciprocity). (Contains 45 references.) (SK)

Examines the case of one small business manager and the value he gave to a mentoring intervention demonstrated by the use of narrative evaluation. Doubts about the efficacy of orthodox approaches to evaluation when applied to management development activities lead to the view that narratives are more appropriate. (Contains 38 references.) (GCP)

Describes efforts by the consortium Associated Colleges of the Midwest to support interinstitutional faculty collaboration and development. Focuses on three programs: the Global Partners Project, an information literacy grant, and an academic collaboration grant. (EV)

A study investigated the attitude of 238 (of 550) academic accountants in Australia toward the involvement of college staff in continuing professional education for the accounting profession. Most believed that involvement would improve relationships between practitioners and academics and increase support for college programs. (Author)

A brief discussion of the what, whom, and when involved in faculty development precedes a more detailed exploration of how faculty development occurs in an informal collegial environment. "Give-and-take" interpersonal behaviors such as coaching, advising, delegating responsibility, listening, arranging introductions, maintaining confidentiality,…

An attempt to define teacher mentorship begins with a personal account of experiences as both a protege and a mentor, leading to a discussion of mentoring as a "gift-exchange" process, with mentors helping others to develop different perspectives, and proteges passing this gift of reflection to others. (CB)

A definition of sexual harassment includes a scenario of how it could occur in the field of parks and recreation. A sample policy statement and a discussion of how parks and recreation administrators can limit their liability is presented. (CB)

Argues that teachers ought to challenge the assumption that professional advice should be perceived as a prescription for language learning and teaching. A re-examination of the relationship between advice givers and advice receivers leads to the assertion that the connection between problems and solutions does not necessarily include…