Social workers must be part of an interdisciplinary approach to hospital services, particularly ambulatory services. Getting results is the only way social work can maintain its place in the health care system. (JAC)

If the family therapist can transfer to the court context the art of influencing interpersonal situations, the effectiveness of his/her testimony will be enhanced. Describes predictable legal behaviors and suggests to the family therapist strategic responses to improve skills as an expert witness. (Author)

The correlation between teaching excellence and research efforts is investigated in a study done at the University of Maryland. Data suggest that productive faculty--as evidenced by their writings, addresses, and external funding--are among those identified by both their students and their professional colleagues as proficient instructors. (MLW)

The administration of computing on university campuses is seen as becoming increasingly complex. A survey sent to a cross-section of computer centers is discussed. It gathered information on reporting structures, hardware and staff considerations, and public v private university modes of operation. (Author/MLW)

The use of part-time, adjunct faculty by many colleges as a money-saving device is reviewed. Implications for both personnel and institutions are illustrated by example and by National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) statistics. (JMF)

Barriers to role expansion for pharmacists working in institutional settings are discussed, such as competency, interdisciplinary responsibilities, and financial reimbursement. Underlying principles that may be applied to overcome the traditional barriers to pharmacist intervention in drug use problems are examined. (SF)

Teacher certifiers have the responsibility to professionalize the field of physical education. (LH)

The study views the university labor educator as a bridge between the worlds of higher education and organized labor but not fully accepted in either. The author examines the occupation's professional status, the administrative affiliations of labor extension, and the role of university labor educators. (MF)

High and low prestige factors perceived by business education teachers, chapter officers of Delta Pi Epsilon, in various business education subjects showed close agreement between high school and college teachers on the prestige attached to teaching certain subjects. Implications for curriculum and teacher education are given. (MF)

Academic reward systems are widely perceived to emphasize research over teaching, inhibiting instructional and curricular change. Despite much conversation about changing the reward system for faculty, there is reluctance to take action. Unless teaching is better rewarded, there is a danger that external agencies will introduce their own measures…

New methods of structuring college faculty compensation systems are needed to involve, motivate, reward, and recognize individual and group behaviors. Compensation systems of the future should support the institution's core values, recognize that success results from interdependent relationships and not only individual accomplishments, and include…

Outlines and identifies problems with the development and current status of higher education for information professionals in Spain, and analyzes the improvements that might result from a new ordinance regulating university studies. Guidelines for a framework for professional education in information science are suggested. (CLB)

Surveys 37 science education graduates from 1977 through 1983 who had not taught or had taught but left. Reports the responses of the graduates on 19 questions and follow-up interviews designed to determine why they did not teach or why they left. Low salary, lack of respect, and lack of professionalism are cited as the major reasons. (YP)

Sets forth key principles in the management of educational reform: (1) educational decision-making based on explicit philosophical statements; (2) enhancement and extension of teacher professionalism; and (3) sense of ownership among participants in educational development. Considers national and local issues. (SV)

Descriptions of innovative information related programs at Drexel, Rutgers, and Syracuse universities cover such topics as the interdisciplinary approach to information science, philosophical and program changes, and the introduction of additional degree programs. The effects of the revised programs on intrauniversity recognition and acceptance…