Second-year medical students in five New York City medical schools were surveyed concerning (1) the development and use of nuclear power for civil and military purposes and (2) the medical school curriculum's inclusion of programs on the medical and social consequences of using high levels of ionizing radiation. (MSE)

This study explored the perception of career/family conflict in adolescent girls to determine how that conflict affects their career-related decisions; how this effect changes over time; and the effect of parental attitudes and marital relationships on this process. Research and results are described. (JL)

Describes a typology of communication dimensions used by academic chairpersons in the early stages of the socialization process. Four new chairpersons were interviewed, and four functions of communication (informative, integrative, regulative, and innovative) guided data gathering in researching the link between communicator and role…

Examines reasons why families at all economic levels are becoming increasingly ill-equipped to provide the home setting that schools are designed to complement and augment in preparing the next generation. Indicates which elements are missing from home and community and suggests an approach toward a solution of the problem. (PS)

A list of trustee responsibilities, as adapted from a private college's trustee handbook, includes suggestions for active involvement in decision making, self-education about the institution and issues, and participation in meetings. (MSE)

This review of the literature discusses the image of librarians in popular culture, the importance of projecting a clear and positive image of reference librarians and their work to encourage users to seek reference help, and ways to improve users' understanding and image of librarians. (25 references) (Author/CLB)

Considers impact of campus ecology on how mental health professionals view their role on campus and on counseling center operations. Discusses how counseling centers presently define their roles much more broadly than in the past and how counseling center directors now believe that preventive and developmental interventions are integral to their…

This article discusses how the move toward mainstreaming affects the traditional public school speech language pathologist (SLP) role. The delivery of services by the SLP should emphasize the student's current curricular and social communication needs relative to teacher expectations. Also considered are screening guidelines and premises and goals…

Argues that, to maintain professional identity, staff members resist challenges to the "sacred" norms of their school's culture and subsequently create a culture of opposition if the threat continues. Data from three case studies of high schools support the argument and provide examples of what is meant by sacred norms. (CJH)

Reviews the development of the Life Role Salience Scales (LRSS), which were designed to assess men's and women's personal expectations concerning occupational, marital, parental, and home care roles. Results indicate that the instrument has eight clearly defined scales demonstrating adequate convergent and discriminant validity and reliability.…

Examines effect of sex of rater on the interaction and degree of consensus obtained in ratings of child behavior. Children between the ages of 6 and 13 in a residential treatment center were rated on two rating scales. Explanations of results are offered in terms of sex role expectations and stereotyping. (Author/DST)

The author states that home economists interested in the prevention of family problems can collaborate with practitioners who plan and implement marriage preparation programs. She says that home economists have the potential to assist marriage preparation practitioners in needs assessment, the setting of objectives for programs, and devising…

A study of undergraduates at the Pennsylvania State University reveals pluralistic ignorance of parent-youth conflict. Students viewed others as experiencing a greater amount of conflict than existed within their own families. Therefore, friction may be less than is believed and adolescence may not be as rebellious a phase as is generally thought.…

Deans and department chairs can help faculty members experiencing conflicting expectations cope with role ambiguities about research and teaching, encourage communication among faculty in diverse scholarly fields, and help students place faculty research activities in perspective. (Author/MSE)

Discusses the Center for Advanced Study in Education (CASE) in Manhattan as a representative research and development center in a collaborative role with the New York City Schools. Presents its role as educational problem solver for immediate solutions rather than for interesting findings. Provides examples of three on-going problem solving…