In view of the continuing need for and scarcity of large animal veterinary care in rural areas, this study tried to delineate those factors that delimit veterinary services. The problem was found largely to be tied to the practitioner's unwillingness to leave his office due to economics, professional dedication, and maintenance of professional…

After years in which scholars avoided New York City, college faculty are now coming in large numbers, enticed by attractive work assignments and reduced-cost housing. Hirings often come in clusters to strengthen weak departments. While not for everyone, a get-tough administration has made New York more attractive, particularly for two-career…

This article defines professionalism, discusses the professionalization process, addresses the issue of occupation/discipline dichotomy within AAHPERD, and outlines barriers to professionalization which are relevant to AAHPERD. (IAH)

Describes the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, a state-supported program designed to reward and renew intellectually exemplary public school teachers in North Carolina (offering in-residence learning opportunities for teachers at all grade levels). Recommendations are provided for states or districts considering establishing…

Urges community colleges to design and administer reward systems that capitalize on faculty members' intrinsic motivation to do their jobs well, while propelling them to make the next step toward self-realization. Discusses the need for and types of rewards, and prerequisites to successful program implementation. (DMM)

Argues that the inability or refusal of librarians to define their own mission has resulted in school libraries without professional staff, academic libraries perceived as warehouses, and public libraries that fluctuate with society's whims. The premise that saving the library is a primary concern, regardless of the quality of the institution, is…

Reviews public perceptions of the role and status of teachers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Discusses attitudes contributing to the national versus local nature of the teaching force, teacher hierarchies, trade union tactics, teacher autonomy, and the homogeneity of teachers as a group. 44 references. (SV)

The role of non-M.L.S. professionals in the library environment is examined in two articles together with some of the educational, administrative, and professional issues involved. The first article focuses on the role of the archivist in academic libraries and the second discusses the non-M.L.S. professional in the library network environment.…

By allocating some attention and rewards to group performance, colleges could make their reward systems more congruent and less hypocritical, send a clear message about institutional values and desired behavior, and link institutional strategies to departmental actions. (MSE)

We are now accumulating the knowledge base necessary for teaching to become a true profession, and we have the possibility within reach to work together to attain that stature. This editorial essay previews the articles that focus on this theme in this issue of "Educational Leadership." (TE)

Examines the connection between an upgraded professional status for early childhood teachers and parent involvement in early childhood programs. (Author/LB)

Discusses reevaluation of the status of the physical education profession. To achieve professional respectability, physical educators must produce scholarly and scientific knowledge. The article reviews U.S. medicine at the turn of the century, noting the medical profession's struggles 100 years ago were similar to those faced by physical…

Reports on the activities at the Canadian Library Association (CLA) 1992 annual conference. Topics discussed include First Nations libraries; help for third world countries; censorship; IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) activities; financial concerns of CLA; publishing plans; work on a national information…

A phenomenological analysis of interviews with four beginning elementary school teachers examined their experiences of support in a new situation and the themes of support allowing growth choices; support through comparisons with others; and needs for reciprocity of support, appropriate levels of support, concreteness and specificity, and…

Discusses the need to recognize the importance of preschool teachers and preschool education. Parents and preschool staff can educate the public about the need for high quality child care and the effects of high quality child care on society. (SH)