Describes efforts by the consortium Associated Colleges of the Midwest to support interinstitutional faculty collaboration and development. Focuses on three programs: the Global Partners Project, an information literacy grant, and an academic collaboration grant. (EV)

A study investigated the attitude of 238 (of 550) academic accountants in Australia toward the involvement of college staff in continuing professional education for the accounting profession. Most believed that involvement would improve relationships between practitioners and academics and increase support for college programs. (Author)

A brief discussion of the what, whom, and when involved in faculty development precedes a more detailed exploration of how faculty development occurs in an informal collegial environment. "Give-and-take" interpersonal behaviors such as coaching, advising, delegating responsibility, listening, arranging introductions, maintaining confidentiality,…

An attempt to define teacher mentorship begins with a personal account of experiences as both a protege and a mentor, leading to a discussion of mentoring as a "gift-exchange" process, with mentors helping others to develop different perspectives, and proteges passing this gift of reflection to others. (CB)

A definition of sexual harassment includes a scenario of how it could occur in the field of parks and recreation. A sample policy statement and a discussion of how parks and recreation administrators can limit their liability is presented. (CB)

Argues that teachers ought to challenge the assumption that professional advice should be perceived as a prescription for language learning and teaching. A re-examination of the relationship between advice givers and advice receivers leads to the assertion that the connection between problems and solutions does not necessarily include…

Cites the advantages of working in the office rather than working at home and telecommuting: discipline, structure, and social interaction, as well as office supplies and working equipment. Suggests that the drama of meetings and the social interactions are important parts of work life. (JOW)

Presents and discusses some ideals and some ideas that should be considered by communication programs that want to persist through hard times. (SR)

Suggests that the oppositional or adversarial stance (a "them/us" stance) has run its course in higher education and that it is time to deploy some postmodern "both/and" thinking to find a way out of the constant negativity of dissent. Encourages negotiation of a collective institutional culture and climate in which individuals can meet and talk.…

Discussion of ethics focuses on the role of human performance technology professionals in helping corporate ethicists. Highlights include definitions of ethics, morals, values, and business ethics; ethics in academia and in business; and application of the knowledge of ethics to decision-making. (Contains 18 references.) (LRW)

A survey analyzing networking and contact with colleagues received 159 of 307 responses, 73% from criminal justice practitioners and 27% from criminal justice faculty. Apparent differences in communication practices disappear when educational level and research involvement are considered. (SK)

Reviews legal issues surrounding sexual harassment and considers policy and training responses for employers. (SK)

Relationships between scientists and campus communicators are often poor because the two inhabit very different worlds. Bridging the gap depends on improving communication, which in turn can have far-reaching benefits for both. Efforts to reconcile the two worlds are essential. (MSE)

Describes the Geraldine R. Dodge Theatre Program for Teachers and Playwrights that serves New Jersey drama teachers and professional playwrights, actors, and directors. (SR)

In a geriatrics course 15 undergraduates participated in problem-based tutorials on interprofessional health-care teamwork during clinical placement. Compared with 15 controls, the experimental group showed significantly greater knowledge but no difference in perceptions of interprofessional functions. (SK)