Discuses future trends in the role of the secretary. Suggests that secretaries will, in the next decade, become information managers. Recommends strategies that secretaries can implement to be ready for change. (CH)

Techniques of conflict resolution are discussed as a means of effecting constructive change. The Collegial, Zero-Sum, and Strategic Negotiation models of conflict are outlined, a sequence of necessary resolution steps is presented, and an approach for arbitrating third-party disputes is proposed. (MSE)

"Add and stir" approaches to curriculum revision can result in contradictory and fragmented human behavior in the social environment (HBSE) content; therefore, transformative approaches are advocated. Curriculum transformation experiences described in the feminist literature are explored for applicability to social work. (Author/MH)

The reduction of disability and death from childhood injury can be achieved through structural modifications which make environments less permissive. The structural approach suggests preventive strategies, but the strategies must be used, must not require frequent individual action, and must not depend on the behavior of the children. (VM)

A resurgence of racist incidents in the last few years has caused educators concern about hostility to Blacks on campuses. Some colleges have begun programs to sensitize students, faculty, and administrators to racial issues. (MSE)

Reports that "accidental" discovery that changes in the problem situation frequently occurs prior to client's first therapy session and that clients can often recall and describe such changes, if prompted. Describes one technique for eliciting reports of pretreatment change from clients and discusses results of informal survey of 30 families who…

In order to professionalize teaching, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) supports (1) a national entry-level teacher exam; (2) expanding choices for parents, students, and teachers; (3) a professional teacher board; (4) a better career ladder; and (5) restructuring education by modifying teachers' professional levels and roles,…

The author discusses the change process and its necessity in the field of vocational education. (CH)

Changing social, economic, and political issues affecting medical and health sciences education are so diverse that now diversity itself is the primary challenge for medicine and the health science. The social responsibility of the profession is as urgent as its biomedical mission. (MSE)

The author presents considerations for business educators concerning recruitment of students for the business program. Several specific recruitment techniques are included. (CH)

The Holmes Group's suggestions for the improvement of teacher education are useful, but too narrow in its basis and scope of recommendations, and are limited in its organizational and reform structure proposals. Some of its principal and relatively novel elements will never be adopted, suggests the president of the University of Missouri. (MSE)

Investigated two methods for changing a perceiver's (N=37) observational set towards an alcoholic. Subjects given empathy instructions tended to like the alcoholic more while not changing their attributions for his alcoholism. Those receiving attributional rule instructions and controls showed greater dislike for the alcoholic and made situational…

Studied the effects of relocation on the psychosocial status of institutionalized patients. Found that among certain subgroups of patients, relocation resulted in significant decreases in depression, alienation and distress, and in an improvement in self-concept for all patients regardless of age, sex, or race. (Author/NRB)

Technical and Further Education (TAFE) is making progress toward meeting the dramatic need for renewal of vocational skills generated by technological change. TAFE's effectiveness is expected to be improved through partnership with industry, which will broaden TAFE's resources and scope beyond strictly educational considerations. (JB)

This essay describes Cashmere Middle School (Washington) as a positive and successful education model. The school's goals are set at an annual community meeting. Innovative school programs are outlined in the essay, and positive results in the form of academic goals, improved behavior, and student expectations are noted. (JB)