Examines William Norwood Brigance's distinguished career as a teacher, scholar, and leader in the speech communication profession. Questions why Brigance remained at Wabash College throughout his teaching career, and describes how his articles, books, and speeches reinforced his commitment to teaching effective citizen participation in a…

Responses to a questionnaire exploring faculty perceptions of academic librarians on campus are analyzed in terms of faculty-librarian contacts, usefulness of librarians, importance of academic subject background, and status. Results indicate that librarians are seen as professionals with a service function rather than as full-fledged academic…

This abbreviated version of the Holmes Group Report, written by one of the original co-authors of "Tomorrow's Teachers", provides an overview of its proposals for the reform of teacher education. (Author/MT)

Relates the story of Anne Carroll Moore, the influential Supervisor of Work with Children at the New York Public Library during the 1930s, as remembered by a young children's book editor who met her under unfortunate circumstances but then grew to be her friend. (NKA)

Because editors influence the professional lives and research efforts of faculty, the assumption of their distinguished credentials need to be verified. The correlates that distinguish between editors and noneditors in higher education are examined. Correlates include: research productivity, allocation of time for research and teaching,…

This bibliographic essay provides general overview of material gathered in major bibliographies on women in librarianship and extracts from major publications that focus on status of women in libraries. Topics covered include surveys; history; career paths, patterns, and assessment; women in library management; status and activities; and…

Describes a study that investigated the promotion criteria at large and small business schools, with the primary focus being promotion from the rank of assistant to associate professor. It was found that larger schools weigh research performance more and teaching effectiveness somewhat less than the smaller schools. Service performance was weighed…

Describes a four-stage model for teacher career advancement in the institution whose present structure does not provide promotion for classroom excellence. (KS)

Responds to some of the criticisms that have been directed to English education and suggests that the Conference on English Education, as part of the National Council of Teachers of English, directly involve itself with the preparation of English teachers. (HOD)

Recent reforms intended to strengthen teacher preparation programs are reviewed. Attributes of ideal teacher candidates before and after training are listed, and recommendations to improve training and professionalize teaching are discussed. (MT)

A total of 294 schools, colleges, and universities received prizes in this year's CASE Recognition program. Awards were given in: public relations programs, student recruitment, marketing, program pulications, news writing, fund raising, radio programming, school periodicals, etc. (MLW)

Explores some of the meanings of professionalization for early childhood educators, especially in relation to pedagogic authority and the knowledge base which determines teaching practice. (AS)

The benefits and costs accruing to business faculty members who publish are discussed. Benefits include possible salary increases and/or promotions, job security, recognition, and professional stature. Costs include investing time without receiving payment. Suggestions are made for improving publication productivity, getting started, developing a…

Charges that the counseling profession has been floundering in a search for purpose and meaning. Analysis of the past and present suggests that work with youth and emerging social issues should be the major focus of the future. (JAC)

This issue of "Special Edition" contains the following articles: (1) Message from the Assistant Commissioner (Joseph Fisher); (2) Inclusion: Success in the Classroom (Benton McDonough); (3) Mid-Tennessee (Allison Davey); (4) West Tennessee (Larry Greer); (5) East Tennessee (Robert Winstead); (6) Excellence in Teaching (Paul Ayers and…