Analyzes variations in the age distribution of individuals at selection to three prominent positions in the academic-professional community. Cross-sectional variations in age at selection seem to be correlated with variations in the levels of codification among the disciplines. Suggests there has been a tendency toward older selectees over time.…

Differentiates between environmental specialists and generalists and identifies the latter as the true environmental professionals. Suggests recommendations to solve problems related to the education and professional recognition of both. (DC)

Examines content and authorship patterns of articles published in major educational journals from 1973 through 1978. Analyzes data on articles published about women and education and articles authored by women in education. Explains use of computer searching for information and computer analysis of statistical data. (PR)

American pharmacy practice education, it is suggested, has been strongly influenced by its identity with the university and efforts to fullfill the philosophical goals of higher education. The transition from technological skill development to science education was a reaction to the universities' expectations. (Author/MLW)

A relationship is suggested between the national image of the American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA) and its membership requirements of graduate counseling programs. Proposes that counselor educators initiate the integration of APGA membership criteria with accreditation of graduate programs. (Author)

The trait-method approach to studying professionalism was utilized in this investigation of 135 primary and secondary teachers, who responded to a questionnaire on various aspects of the occupational status of teaching. Comparisons were made between male and female teachers and between those at primary and secondary levels. (Author/SJL)

The dean of a college of law describes progress toward four goals in the state's legal education program: (1) production of competent graduates; (2) effective ties with the bench and bar; (3) assumption of an effective role in the university's intellectual life; and (4) a source of expertise. Available from University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843.…

The establishment of a Board of Certified Professional Counselors increases the professionalism of counselors. It assures the public of the counselor's competence, protects the profession and the counselor, and determines qualification for entrance into the profession. (JAC)

The value of employment for mothers is dominated by opportunity costs for the current parental role. Differences between findings for full and part- time employment expectations were the greater importance of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards, respectively. Part-time employment was more compatible with the parental role. (Author)

Providing incentives for teachers of adults is an important means of attracting, retaining, and stimulating staff. Developing a variety of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards and incentives and instituting them effectively are important administrative functions. (SK)

There are two potential dangers flowing from current educational criticism: deschooling and deprofessionalization. Whether these two dangers are imminent or remote so far as schooling in general is concerned, they are immediate and pressing for the profession of art and aesthetic education. (Author)

A 1975 American Association of University Administrators policy statement which spells out the purpose of academic administration and sets forth both specific responsibilities and rights of college and university administrators is provided. (Author/MLW)

Child development and family researchers generally reside in different departments and rarely belong to each other's professional organizations or publish in their organizations' journals. Further, even when studying the same topic, parent-child relations, researchers use different methods and subjects. These differences appear to be increasing…

The characteristics and prestige associated with oncology and assessed shifts in medical students' perceptions as a result of participation in an oncology course are explored. Respondents were asked to rate the prestige of eight specialities and asked to select characteristics "that best describe each type of specialist." (MLW)

Discusses the issues surrounding faculty status for academic librarians. These include professionalization aspects of librarianship, the power relationships of academic faculties, and the phenomenon of academic collective bargaining. (Author/RAA)