Study of fifty organizations indicates an increasing concern for racial equality at meetings and other sectors of professional exchange. At the same time, blacks themselves are taking more active roles. (DM)

In examining the position of women in social work, several important issues are considered: the comparative status of male and female social workers, possible role conflicts experienced by married female workers, and the ramifications on the profession of the large number of female workers. (Author)

A plea for the retention of professional status for all teaching functions. Author believes this means a mandated minimum preparation with its essential features determined by the totality of practitioners. (RB)

Reviews arguments for and against use of academic rankings in junior and community colleges. (Editor)

Author describes current controversy in England over whether or not personnel trainers should be qualified by standard examinations. He also notes growing consensus" that personnel and training staffs there are behind the times, below standards in other professions and not applying behavioral sciences to industry as fully as possible.…

Achievement of the improvement of the status and conditions of librarians as the prime objectives of any library association is discussed. (AB)

A rash of doctoritis" has spread through the academic world as the status symbol of a doctoral degree is earned one way or another. (IR)

Reviews findings of an empirical study relating to the differential perceptions laymen and professionals have of each other. Such differences are accounted for by reference to professional norms associated with clinical and/or community organizational practice. (Author)

Examines relationship between school counselors' professional behavior and frequency, intensity, types and reactions to conflicts reported by teachers, counselors, and administrators. The process of professionalization should receive more attention. (Author)

Philosophy of education is described and recommendations for how educators should view philosophy of education for maximum utility and how professional philosophers of education should act as professionals are provided. Philosophers of education are urged to demonstrate technical competence in their work and to address philosophical issues…

Demonstrates the use of historical research to improve the present allied health practice. Explores the relationship between social values and the emergence of occupational therapy between 1890 and 1920. The relationship established between physician and therapist still influences the status of both professions. (JOW)