Describes the National Art Education Association's Awards Program: its purposes, awards categories, nomination requirements, and winner selection procedures. Includes an awards nomination form for the 1988 program. (GEA)

The author provides the theoretical context and setting of a study of how adult students characterize instructional excellence and how certain programmatic factors relate to the identification of excellent instructors. The study also examines the role of instructional award programs in continuing higher education. (CH)

Pays tribute to Harlan "Gold" Metcalf (1899-1985), nationally recognized leader in outdoor education. Characterizes his leadership qualities, mentions publications, notes work with national and state associations for physical education and recreation, and cites recognition such as the Governor Nelson Rockefeller Youth Service Award in…

This acceptance speech for an award honoring "Dear Mr. Henshaw," a book about feelings of a lonely child of divorce intended for eight-, nine-, and ten-year-olds, highlights children's letters to author. Changes in society that affect children, the inception of "Dear Mr. Henshaw," and children's reactions to books are…

The luring of honorary degrees is seen as a time-honored sport that seems to come naturally to some persons of distinction and to others only after an undue expenditure of effort (or money). (MLW)

Describes a program promoting academic achievement through quiz competitions between schools in Virginia. Includes descriptions of other programs promoting academic achievement. (MD)

Profiles the adviser of Santa Barbara City College's student newspaper, a publication that has twice won the Pacemaker award for excellence. (FL)

A noted writer of historical biographies for children describes her attempts to get "inside" historical personages by studying the times in which they lived. (RBW)

The chancellor of the Minnesota State University System describes a method of evaluation that can, with suitable modifications, serve as a model for most institutions. A key feature is the Distinguished Service Professorship for ex-presidents. This is the first of a two-part series. (Editor/LBH)

This study examined titles of successful books, i.e., those that were best sellers or won literary prizes. In all, 3,239 titles in 71 lists by decade were characterized. The single largest category was popular general fiction followed by general nonfiction. About 49% of the titles won or were nominated for awards, and 45% were best sellers. Most…

The Progressive Architecture Awards Jury gave citations to three projects grouped as "the response by architects to environmental problems." One citation was awarded to a college campus design utilizing solar energy, recycled materials, and wind power. (MF)

Results of survey of 113 Special Libraries Association scholarship recipients from 1955-1978 are reported. Tabulations of 48 responses received cover four areas: personal data, scholarship, scholastic activities, professional activities. Recommendations for changes in award and follow-up procedures are offered. Names of scholarship recipients and…

The Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) program, which provides young artists with a full range of scholarship opportunities and with cash awards, is described. Student work submitted to ARTS in the past is shown. (RM)

Describes interdenominational, international organization of 1,500 members (individuals, churches and synagogues, institutions, affiliated groups) which encourages congregational librarianship and provides guidance in establishment of library service. History, membership, organizational structure, workshops, publications, standards, participation…