Reports the results of a survey of teachers in the Fairfax County (Virginia) Public Schools regarding their preferences for staff development and draws implications for other schools. (Author/JM)

Five major issues will affect higher education faculty members in the 1980s, including faculty participation in academic decisions, the definition of faculty role (as employees or supervisors), job security, career mobility, and faculty skills development. (Author/RW)

A requirement for all college professors to learn to speak a second language is advocated. Educators at a Wingspread Conference on International Education encouraged institutions to provide more travel and rewards for faculty to encourage them to become more competent in foreign languages. (MLW)

The theme of innovation is considered under three headings: the need for innovation; obstacles to innovation caused by slow growth (financial stringency and staffing structures); and approaches to solution (earmarking substantial funds for innovation and creating a system of joint appointments for academic staff in polytechnics and universities).…

Reviews the problems, benefits, and issues surrounding the large-scale employment of part-time faculty. Describes three current models for increasing part-time faculty effectiveness: Pima College's part-time faculty handbook, Vista College's Peer Teaching and Learning Consultants Project, and the League for Innovation in the Community College's…

Offers ten practical suggestions for ways two-year college English teachers can understand and work with the nontraditional student. (HOD)

Explains how schools, regardless of size, can provide ongoing and innovative programs for professional growth. (JM)

In an attempt to better organize supportive environments for teachers, teacher educators are examining specific environments which best influence teachers. Teacher behavior is produced as a result of the interactive effects of teacher characteristics, teacher educational environments, and the tasks in which teachers engage. (JN)

We are experiencing a nationwide increase in institutional selling of university credits and phony degrees for little or no academic work. This article provides specific recommendations for school boards to follow in examining the quality of coursework taken by school personnel for inservice education or professional advancement. (Author/WD)

Describes two college programs for writing across the curriculum that involve faculty workshops. The workshops are primarily designed to dispel misconceptions faculty have about writing and to teach them more critical methods of writing evaluation and grading. Includes an appendix with a workshop exercise for spotting plagiarism. (HTH)

Based upon objectives mutually agreed upon by faculty member and department chairperson, the model involves evaluation by (1) faculty member (self-evaluation), (2) chairperson, (3) student, (4) peers, and (5) postgraduates. (RAO)

The issue of academic advising is crucial to American higher education today. Studies have shown that academic advising is perceived as unsatisfactory by many students. A strategy for training advisors should include an adequate reward system, a viable in-service training program, and a developmental approach to advising. (Author)

Considers the goals and activities of the Community College Cooperative for International Development which is comprised of six Florida community colleges. The principal mission of the Cooperative is to provide mid-level manpower training and technical assistance in occupational, vocational, and technical education to developing nations. (MB)

Describes a selection of 25 books and articles for the teacher of the JH/MS (junior high/middle school) student. (DD)

Although the achievement of teaching excellence is widely held as a goal in higher education, its fulfillment is severely hampered by several misconceptions regarding teaching ability and equality, student evaluation of teachers, instructional techniques, and faculty/staff development programs. Suggestions are offered to remedy the situation.…