Identifies a program design sequence for establishing a faculty mentoring program. Outlines Western Carolina University's New Faculty Mentoring Program: goals, eligibility, key features, benefits, mentor's roles, participant's responsibilities, what has been learned, and on-going issues. (SR)

Planning for a successful transition to a new college administration is divided into four phases: (1) preparing for the announcement of a new leader; (2) making the formal presentation; (3) getting acquainted and introducing the president to others; and (4) creating regular opportunities for ongoing communication with all constituencies. (MSE)

Variationist linguistics, also called sociolinguistics, has been misunderstood and misrepresented in second-language acquisition (SLA) research. Four impediments to the development of a profitable interaction between sociolinguists and the SLA community are discussed. (36 references) (Author/LB)

Once a college or university has chosen a consultant, details of the relationship may need negotiation, and a contract protecting both parties must be drawn up and signed. A range of contract options is available, depending on the nature, cost, and sensitivity of the work to be done. (Author/MSE)

Surveys technical writing professors concerning the definition and location of technical writing programs. Finds that programs located in English departments do not receive the respect and support they need; and that faculty in programs located in other departments are significantly more satisfied. Suggests some strategies for improving the…

Describes the process by which the higher education community, working through national higher education association presidents, regional accreditation commission directors, and college/university presidents, created the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a new national organization on accrediting. The process illustrates the…

Suggests a popular model of service delivery for students with disabilities is full inclusion. Suggests regular classroom teachers should identify and focus on included students' strengths and carefully examine students' academic and social gains. Argues that school personnel should work in collaborative teams in which skills, experience, talents,…

Describes the author's experiences teaching a contextualized (content-driven) English curriculum in a vocational school, surmising that if students write about things that truly interest them (their trade areas), then writing instruction will be contextual and therefore meaningful and effective. Discusses difficulties and rewards, the variety of…

Presents advice on how common sense, research, and good mentoring can be used to improve relationships between school superintendents and school board members. The need for clarity; timely, consistent, mutually-supportive communication; and trust are emphasized. (GR)

Describes the Program for Professional Values and Ethics in Medical Education (PPVEME) at Tulane University School of Medicine. It brings together students, residents, and faculty into learning teams that teach the other teams about one of five themes: integrity, communication, teamwork, leadership, and service. It emphasizes learner-driven self…

Formulates the idea of the "interpretive zone" as a way to describe the space in which collaborative interpretation of research unfolds. Because of the importance of teamwork to qualitative research, the interpretive zone becomes a critical location for future methodological inquiry and examination of the dynamics of group research. (SLD)

Describes a mentoring program that matched senior managers with high-potential people. Steps include matching mentors and proteges, meeting with participants, implementing the program, and evaluating the program. (JOW)

Ten suggestions are made for college publications editors to enhance their relationships with illustrators, including focusing on style as well as subject matter, researching pricing, understanding editor and artist rights and responsibilities, not trying to say too much with one illustration, altering only with permission, giving illustrators…

Focuses on mentoring as a professional behavior that can address both the quantity and the quality of the teaching force. Argues that recruiting teachers is only a small part of the challenge to place a qualified person in every classroom: retaining good teachers requires a commitment to professional growth, a goal that can be addressed through…

In this article, an interview with paraeducator Joyce Hinckley is presented. Hinckley discusses her 15-year career as a paraeducator, how she became involved with the field, and gives advice to teachers working with paraeducators. She is the mother of five children and grandmother of eight. She has lived in farming communities for most of her life.