Assesses American Mental Health Counselor Association members' knowledge of legal bases for noncompetition contracts and their agreement with the legal opinions and also assesses the degree of similarity and dissimilarity between members' knowledge of and agreement with the legal opinions. Results showed that counselors are better prepared to look…

Profiles the winners of a national photography contest for students who are deaf and includes the prize-winning photographs. Information is provided on how to sponsor a photography contest, including choosing the theme, size range, contestants, and timelines for exhibition. Ways to have the photos judged and exhibited are also addressed. (CR)

Describes the Science ExpOlympics, an outreach program of competitive and noncompetitive events for high school students. Involves competitive activities, activities and demonstrations, and a science bowl competition for regional high school students. Lists events taking place at the Science ExpOlympics. (JRH)

Explores why continuing veterinary medical education (CVME) programs can play a vital role in supporting the overall strategy of a veterinary college. Discusses the current and future market for CVME programs and strategies for sustainability and synergy. (EV)

Examined the association between athlete perceptions of task cohesiveness (Individual Attractions to the Group-Task and Group Integration-Task) and the degree to which they viewed their perceptions of the presence of pre-competition anxiety symptoms as facilitative or debilitative. Survey data indicated that the more positive their perceptions of…

Examines the effects of public policies towards traditional communications infrastructures on Internet access in Europe and the United States. Discusses competitive strategies and describes the influence of regulatory policies affecting market entry and the pricing of services on Internet access, based on empirical findings. (Author/LRW)

American higher education is the world's model of decentralization, competition, local initiative, institutional differentiation, change affected by incremental "spontaneous" adjustment, and administrative complexity. Features of interest to foreigners include institutional identity, accomplishment of varied tasks, and formal separation…

Although competition can harm students' confidence and performance, saying so will not eliminate it. Schools must address the potentially harmful competitive practices related to kindergarten enrollment, student placement, test scores, fund raising, athletic events, and achievement awards. Instituting cooperative learning programs and buddy…

There is more to a successful school athletic program than a winning record. Winning becomes meaningless when youthful victories subvert personal growth, shallow goals shatter dreams, personality is elevated over principle, and athletics are compromised by economic and social forces. To balance academics and athletics, we must consider our…

Excessive pressure on children to succeed in competitive sports can be counterproductive because it may actually harm the children, and impact negatively on the nation's prospects in international competition. This article suggests techniques for coaches and physical education teachers that promote the natural development of young athletes without…

Discusses the emergence of small presses as viable competitors in the publishing industry as a result of their growing use of trade associations, distributors, and wholesalers geared towards their particular needs. Through these intermediaries, small press offerings are entering the library market in increasing numbers. A sidebar presents contact…

Discusses ways to use older adults in high school productions, including casting senior adults in the older roles and using adults in all stages of design and production. Provides guidelines for a student-directed short play competition. (PA)

Eleventh in a series featuring the 22 principles of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Code of Ethics, this article presents a scenario: A training consultant decides to start his own company and convince 5 of his employers's clients to contract with him. Suggests that the complex ethical issues involved warrant seeking…

By October 1992, all U.S. government agencies and any companies wanting to do business with them must use the metric system. In addition, competing in foreign markets makes training in the metric system essential. (SK)

A parent describes her son's participation in Challenger Little League, a special division which allows children with disabilities to play competitive baseball. The division now has 560 leagues with an estimated 20,000 participants. (DB)