Finds that key issues recurring in articles regarding public relations firm-client relations were concerns over knowing each other's businesses, contributing to a consistent communication flow, finances, and "chemistry." Finds that conflict issues for public relations firms parallel those for advertising firms as reported in the advertising agency…

Discusses the particulars of the new faculty orientation program at Kean University (New Jersey). Highlights those areas which were most advantageous. Makes suggestions on how the program might be further improved. (RS)

Offers an edited version of an online dialog between two theatre educators: one a middle school math teacher who was asked to take over his school's elective theatre class on five days notice; and the other a long-time middle school theatre teacher. (SR)

Suggests communication department chairs question the usefulness of mentoring for new faculty members. Examines the mentor's functions and indicates special concerns that may affect mentoring in academia. Argues that a formal mentoring process benefits the new hiree. Provides concrete guidance that a mentor can offer in the areas of scholarship,…

A study of 32 nurses participating in interprofessional studies with social workers, midwives, and community workers revealed the complexity of the experience and the need for skilled facilitation. Collaborative learning required understanding of the knowledge bases, aspirations, and values of other professions. (SK)

Synthesis of a five-stage collaboration model and an alliance model resulted in an interprofessional alliance model, which describes stages and relationships in collaboration among health professionals. The model shows how successful collaboration is correlated with the level of caring, personal knowledge, and social support in the relationships.…

Project Education for Effective Collaborative Training (Project EFECT) involved graduate student professionals such as school counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and nurses in providing counseling, parent education, home visits, and other services to school-aged children and their families. Nurse interns valued the opportunity to…

As states mandate qualifications for clinical supervisors and require contractual arrangements between counselors and supervisors, factors such as vicarious liability and evaluation add complexity to the supervisory relationship. This article describes challenges and strategies for addressing issues in the supervisory relationship including…

Widespread adoption of EAD in the United States and in Europe is attributable to a number of factors, including compatibility with ISAD(G), availability of funding for data conversion, requirements of granting agencies, and the desire of archivists to use common standards. (Contains 11 notes.)

A first-year interest group (FIG) is a learning community using course clusters. An effective model of FIGs and an innovative faculty development process are briefly described. Evaluation results found that University of Hartford FIGs improved student learning, improved curricular integration, fostered student community, and promoted faculty…

In an interview, business professor Jane Dutton talks about her book, "Energize Your Workplace: How to Create and Sustain High-Quality Connections at Work" (Jossey-Bass, 2003). She organized her book around what she describes as a "deceptively simple" premise: "The energy and vitality of individuals and organizations alike depends on the quality…

This book serves as a reference to help prepare and support effective math content coaches. It provides insight into the leadership skills necessary to mentor other teachers, establish collaborative teacher teams, influence school culture positively, and improve student achievement. Contents include: (1) Examining the Role of a Math Content Coach;…

Unionization efforts on community college campuses have increased fivefold over the past decade, this research addressed issues relating to increased levels of faculty unionization on community college campuses in Ohio. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine and describe what, if any, relationships exist among faculty union…

One of the largest initiatives using coaching has been Reading First, a federal project whose purpose is to improve reading outcomes for students in low-performing K-3 schools. The present study addressed two questions: (1) Who becomes a reading coach, and what background, skills, and qualifications do coaches bring to their jobs? and (2) How do…

As librarians work to prepare themselves and their colleagues to function in the rapidly growing world of information they often find themselves feeling alone and overwhelmed. One group of Ohio school librarians took on the daunting challenge of keeping up with the continually changing world of information technology and together developed an…