The major portion of this book consists of the background study papers for the 1973 meeting of the AACJC. These chapters are: (1) "A Futuristic Look at Training" by William A. McClelland and David S. Bushnell; (2) "Staff Development; A Priority on Persons" by Terry O'Banion; (3) "Governmental Actions Affecting Staff Development" by Louis W. Bender; (4) "College Environment as a Determinant in Staff Development" by Charles C. Collins; (5) "Differentiated Staffing Patterns and Potentials" by Ervin L. Harlacher and Eleanor Roberts; (6) "Work Experience as a Means of Preparation and Renewal" by Arden L. Pratt; (7) "Staff Development: A New Promise to the New Student?" by Connie Sutton; (8) "Staffing to Meet the Needs of Spanish-Speaking Students" by Alfredo G. de los Santos, Jr.; (9)"Native American Staff: A Prerequisite to Successful Indian Education" by P. E. Azure; (10) "Developing Special Teaching Degrees" by Arthur M. Eastman; and (11) "A Role for the Discipline Organizations" by Michael F. Shugrue. The 1973 Assembly Report comprises the final chapter. Names of Steering Committee members and assembly participants are appended. (KM)