Contrasts the culture and social structure of research and teaching; demonstrating significant differences in these two spheres of academic work. Explores the question of how scholarship related to teaching can be fostered in a fashion similar to research and identifies six strategies for making gains in this endeavor. (JDH)

Presents the reactions of 14 distinguished sociologists as they react to the papers of Han Mauksch (SO 515 238) and Paul Baker (SO 515 239). (JDH)

The ambiguity concerning the status and role of the academic librarian and its reflection in the salary disparity between librarians and teaching faculty, and the differences of opinion concerning the solution, are discussed. (MSE)

Offers a personalistic view of the history of school psychology. A brief biographical sketch, of the author is presented, followed by an exposition centered on the development of school psychology as a specialty. Two historical streams of intellectual thought, intervention methods, and professional affiliation, are described. (JAC)

This study examined academic rewards in occupational therapy (OT) education through a survey of baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate programs. Questionnaires from 275 full-time faculty were analyzed. Results show that OT faculty are younger, hold lower academic ranks and degrees, and are less often tenured than most faculty in higher education.…

A survey of general faculty, faculty advisors, and department heads in four universities to examine attitudes about the importance of academic advising and its rewards shows that advising does not rate high in the traditional academic reward structure. What rewards there are come from departments and department heads. (MSE)

The responses of full-time teachers and persons who received teaching certificates but are employed in other occupations were compared to observe differences in attitudes towards job lock-in, advancement prospects, and commitment to teaching. Implications for teacher incentive systems and the organizational structure of schools are presented.…

Identifies 10 writers, editors, teachers, and presidents of the National Council of Teachers of English who were cited by a poll of educators as having a major influence on secondary school English instruction. (MM)

Reports results of surveys which indicate that the percentage of articles and research reports authored by elementary and secondary level teachers is disproportionately small. Journal can be ordered from Offices of the Executive Secretary, Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies, P. O. Box 6637, Philadelphia, PA 19149. (Author/DB)

America's third century needs professional educators who can rise to the challenge of nation-building by creating a profession that demands the best of both student and educator. (MM)

Although early childhood services are in high demand, there is a persistent undervaluing of the work of professionals in this field. This undervaluing results in inadequate compensation, high staff turnover, and the impairment of services. In response to these problems, the National Association for the Education of Young Children recommends the…

The present study compared the participation of men and women in the administration of schools of education, with reference to proportion, professional preparation, background experiences, current responsibilities, and orientation toward social interaction. (Author/RK)

Examination is made of the determinants of both absolute salary levels and recent salary increments of professors at Illinois State. Such variables as experience, scholarly output, teaching, administration, race, sex, committee work, degrees held, and the influence of outside market demand are considered. (SM)

Describes some of the basic types and patterns of social constraints on intergroup relations research; the essay is organized into four broad patterns of constraints: (1) theoretical, ideological and professional; (2) occupational and situational; (3) governmental, institutional and monetary; and, (4) positive constraints. (Author/JM)

Author relates the events and changes that occurred at the University of Wisconsin in Madison regarding the status of women. She draws several conclusions about the roles and interrelationships of governmental agencies, women's groups and University administration. (Author/NL)