An open letter by the senior past president of the National Council of Teachers of English; appears also in English Journal," vol. 60, no. 5 (May 1971), pp. 641-44, and in College English," vol. 32, no. 8 (May 1971), pp. 958-61. (RD)

Teaching has high aspiration for professional status. Many of the characteristics of a profession are typical of teaching. However, there is little that a teacher must know, or do, or have as a characteristic apart from knowledge of subject matter which he teaches. (Author)

The professoriate seeks to perpetuate its values by indoctrination of the young. (Editor)

A paper presented at Forum on the Status of Women in the Profession at annual convention of Modern Language Association of America (New York, December 27, 1970). (Editor)

An open letter by the senior past president of the National Council of Teachers of English; appears also in English Journal," vol. 60, no. 5 (May 1971), pp. 641-44. (RD)

An open letter by the senior past president of the National Council of Teachers of English. (RD)

Reviews the nature of relationships within the schools' bureaucracy; analyzes the move for decentralization and community control. (Author)

A survey of the role and plight of the graduate student. (Editor/IR)

Article describes the findings of a twelve-year study by the Engineering Department of UCLA, known as the Educational Development Program. (IR)

Review of journal literature, indicates general lack of information in area. Describes emergence of the counselor as a specialist, requiring preparation based on: (1) systematic rationale, (2) developmental approaches, (3) differentiated offerings for elementary school personnel, (4) management strategies, and (5) sensitivity training. (CJ)

Discusses guidelines established by the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries and the Canadian Association of University Teachers concerning academic status for librarians. Fundamental issues highlighted are librarian workloads, release time, professional status, and relevance of evaluation criteria and procedures. (EJS)

CASE's recognition award winners (judged by corporations, foundations, publishers, volunteer and educational institutions/associations, and CASE members) are presented. Awards covered public relations, financial support programs, alumni relations, volunteer involvement, electronic media, publications, student recruitment, news and information…

Reviews current debate on the philosophy and implementation of change agent functions in mental health. Offers recommendations toward a synthesis of divergent positions and discusses their implementation. Calls for professional representation in national mental health policy making and coursework in social change processes. (JAC)

A dozen common sense ways to respond to and counter the teacher burnout syndrome are briefly discussed. Strategies include physical exercise, stress controls, recultivating special relationships, self-expressions, celebrations, enthusiasm maintenance, and professional support. The aticle is designed to help educators maintain a perspective on…

Suggests that counselors must fight politically and professionally for their continued existence. In view of major social changes they must risk entering new fields, including counseling older adults, families, cultural minorities and employees of businees and industry. Counselors must focus on improving the quality of human relationships. (JAC)