Considers possibilities for change in public libraries, primarily through continuing professional education programs and relationships with governmental bodies, other education professionals, information industries, and communities. Both strategies are action-oriented but recognize the limitations in which the library and librarian will serve.…

Three models of supervisory programs are presented with the suggestion that a teacher be allowed to select the one he or she prefers to follow. The goal of this method is to lessen teacher hostility toward supervision by determining the means by which personal evaluation will be conducted. (JD)

Looks at community work publications in England and suggests that a multidisciplinary approach would bring great benefits all round. (Editor)

Consists of two articles on the sociology of the professions. The first by MacDonald and Ritzer refutes Richard Hall's 1983 study claiming that the sociological study of the professions was almost totally inactive by examining the British literature on the topic. The second article consists of Hall's comments on the first. (CH)

This discussion of the Holmes Group Report ("Tomorrow's Teachers") argues that, because most education professionals support the basic tenets of the report, it is in the field's best interests to become part of the group attempting effective educational reform instead of individually attempting to fight off the attacks of…

Discusses the importance of the social style of administrators in their interactions within the organization, with emphasis on efforts by subordinate administrators to influence their superiors, i.e., managing up. Four social styles are defined--amiable, analytical, driver, and expressive--and strategies for productive interactions between styles…

Changes in the education of exceptional children have placed new demands on physicians and teachers to work together. A review of educational and medical literature on physician/teacher collaboration indicates that collaboration is necessary, desirable, and possible. Suggestions for improving collaboration are provided. (Author/DF)

The process of becoming and functioning as a dean is examined in the context of a mentor relationship, focusing on the benefits and risks of such a relationship and on techniques of developing it successfully. (MSE)

The appropriate relationship and interaction between technical staff, specifically scientists and engineers in research and development, and the administrative support staff, both generally and in key support units, are discussed. Suggestions for time saving include dealing directly with purchasing, facilities, employee relations, office support,…

Proponents of new theories should not attempt to demolish one another's theories. Instead, they should try to bring about a blend of ideas that would be productive for both science and society. (JBM)

Describes pitfalls of audiovisual program development for training purposes, including lack of communication, overoptimism, false economy, and failure to consider the audience and the presentation environment. (SK)

Analyzes unique problems that constrain counselors as they respond to political and economic pressures surrounding declining resources. Identifies survival strategies to help preserve the viability of counseling services in an era of cutback management. (Author/JAC)

The purpose of this narrative essay was to share my experiences as a postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Curriculum Materials in Science. Data used to write this article came from two interviews, an on-line survey, and notes from a reflective journal collected during postdoctoral tenure. My experiences as a postdoctoral fellow have been…

This paper offers guidelines to faculty on the conduct of faculty-student mentoring relationships, and suggestions of how to maintain ethical relationships with their students. The first guideline states that faculty must acknowledge the power and responsibility of the faculty role. The second explains how faculty need to develop a framework for…

This qualitative study examined the growth of Chris, a novice teacher who, after two years of near-failing evaluations, successfully received tenure following his third year of teaching. His progress seemed related to the quality of his relationships with different mentors; those who invested time in observation and non-judgmental discussion…