When statistics are the focus, consumer/consultant relationships are often strained. Therefore, decision points in the research and consulting processes are examined for ways to clarify and improve the consulting relationship. A model for analyzing statistical techniques to provide a graphic basis for negotiation is presented. (Author/GDC)

Describes a system that has proven helpful in bringing a physician and school counselor together as professional teammates. The system includes an inservice meeting, selection of physicians, an initial team meeting, referrals, and team conferences. Outcomes of the program are described. (RC)

True professionals develop and create together a better future by their human endeavors in synergy. They must operate comfortably in two cultures--the industrial culture which is disappearing, and the superindustrial or cyberculture which is emerging. (CT)

Basically, the effectiveness of a local school district is determined by the quantity and quality of staff. To be effective, school administrators must maintain good working relationships. Examines the factors that contribute to both good and poor working relationships between teachers and administrators. (Author/RK)

Discusses how collaboration can enhance support services provided to college students with learning disabilities. Defines collaboration and considers the context of federal law concerning disabilities, examines current practice, and outlines a vision for implementing collaborative services. Also examines advantages and disadvantages of this…

Suggests that the most important piece of advice for the survival of English departments is that all faculty members, especially chairs, learn to collaborate effectively. Discusses the kinds of collaboration required for the retention of faculty lines. (RS)

Examines the relationship between preservice student teachers and their cooperating teachers. Considers "lived experience" and expectations of both parties and how they played themselves out in this important formative relationship. Finds that effective mentoring is crucial to the professional development of a preservice teacher. (TB)

College and university public relations professionals have cultivated faculty volunteers and developed new ways to bring the classroom to alumni by involving faculty in homecoming, reunion activities; requesting nominations for alumni awards; informing faculty how their participation affects former students; socializing with faculty to discover…

Discussion of the need for library administration to change from traditional methods based on power and competition focuses on the concept of servant-leadership. Explains characteristics of a servant-leader, including being authentic, being present, being vulnerable and choosing appropriate responses, being accepting, and being useful. (LRW)

Presents the text for a staged reading of "Ties That Bind," a story of a particular academic who has just recently started graduate school at a large research university. (SG)

Discusses the importance of partnerships among professionals in early childhood education and in other fields for the effective and efficient functioning of organizations working with young children and their families. Considers how the diversity of members of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the unique…

Presents a case study of a year-long collaboration over the Internet between a systems analyst from Sweden and a technical communicator from the United States that resulted in a conference paper. Describes the progress of the collaboration, the major difficulties encountered, and the authors' conclusion about its success. Suggests how to improve…

Seeks to challenge college and university leaders to maintain their research mandates and to increase the number of professors engaged in scholarship by considering scholar-development stages and developing scholar-mentoring programs, with the goal being the development of a community of dialogue. Asserts that this approach is key to embracing a…

Explores the relationship between academic mentoring behaviors and the organizational socialization of new faculty members within the communication discipline. Indicates that mentors' tendencies to provide support and encouragement, a sense of collegiality, and research assistance are related to an organizational newcomer's feelings of…

Isolation of the college public affairs office from the institution's decision-making process is commonplace, either unintentionally or by design. Specific recommendations offered by creative public relations professionals can help officers avoid isolation from four important groups: the college president, campus, community, and staff. (MSE)