In the National Institute of Education's Research and Development Utilization (RDU) program, individual linking agents assisted the schools participating in RDU projects to locate or generate information that would help improve their educational practices. To assess the training and support provided these field agents by the seven RDU projects,…

Strong faculty relationships can benefit developmental programs by increasing referrals, creating a climate of support for developmental activities, and increasing resources available to programs; therefore, finding, keeping, and using faculty friends represent essential needs for such programs. Faculty friends may be generated in a number of ways…

The author discursively shares her personal story in becoming a consultant, primarily to university-related care-givers. Consultation is defined as helping the consultee to maximize his potential in his work role by assisting him to more effective and efficient use of his own initiative, perception and resources. The author explains her innovative…

This introductory Conference speech preceded a request to the assembled members of the Canadian construction industry that a proposed information system be reviewed favorably. The author discusses the importance of information itself, then reviews the state of the art of scientific and technological information with particular reference to its…

Careers and problems encountered by the large majority of M.D.-LL.B's who practice legal medicine are examined. The author argues that the legal profession must strive to create institutionalized career lines so that interprofessional medical-legal practice is a well-founded career choice. (JT)

Two major themes permeate this examination of problems facing the teaching profession today: (1) unrestrained criticism of the teacher education process will result in the destruction of teaching as a profession; and (2) despite the drawbacks, teaching professionals have the desire and power to overcome problems through hard work and cooperation.…

Teachers and researchers must have similar, interdependent goals if they are to apply scientific knowledge to the problems encountered with the individual athlete. (JD)

Examines the institutional, intellectual and conceptual differences between library and archives management, and identifies shared concerns and problems arising from developments in information technology. The need for the incorporation of information science concepts in the professional education of archivists and librarians is discussed. (CLB)

In the past few years, many school districts have initiated teacher induction programs that pair veteran teachers with novices. This article describes a program and discusses how teachers develop collegial relationships. (MT)

Addresses the need for comprehensive health care services directed toward adolescents, outlining a multidisciplinary team program designed to provide such services. Discusses the national problem of teenage pregnancy and the multidisciplinary team's success with family planning counseling. Strongly encourages the development of more school- or…

Mentoring, as a method of career development, is examined. The effects of various career development options are explored, as well as formal versus informal mentoring programs. The roles mentors play (sponsor, teacher, devil's advocate, coach) are described. The Merrill Lynch mentoring program is presented, along with some guiding principles for…

Discusses the three "hurdles" that a new female manager must "jump" to be accepted as a colleague by her male peers: trust, dependence, and social role. The authors list a series of tips to help women over these hurdles. (CT)

The higher education component of professional education neglects to teach some important non-exclusive skills such as working in one-to-one situations, working in teams and cooperative situations, continued learning, organization of one's work, and enabling others to learn. (MSE)

A discussion of the special challenges facing minority board members is adapted from a session given a AGB's San Francisco conference. The session, moderated by Marian Oldman, included observations from John E. King, Hardy Liston, Jr., and Yori Wada. (Author/MLW)

Good working relationships with governors and state legislators are extremely important to trustees. It is important to approach the governor and legislators mindful of and sympathetic to the state's total needs. (MLW)