This report contains the proceedings of the first National Conference for School Nurses. The 68 school nurses who participated in the conference represented 38 States, U.S. Territories, and Canada. The following papers are included: "Purposes and Plan of the Conference,""Overview of School Nursing Today,""The School Nurse in Mental Health,""The…

As 1 in a series of 24 American Indian biographies written for youth at the secondary level, this book details the social and professional development of George Morrison, an internationally known American Indian artist, who was born in a small Chippewa community in Northern Minnesota (1919) and began teaching art and American Indian Studies at the…

As pharmacy seeks to attain professional recognition along with other professions within the health care system, it must seek to integrate the dissemination of drug knowledge along with its distribution functions and its educational system needs to produce pharmacists who can meet the drug information needs of society. (JMD)

A discussion of the foreign language teaching profession based on W. R. Parker's notions of professional conscience and professional activity. The contribution and role of professional associations, active members, funding agencies, awards and other recognition, and teachers themselves are discussed. (AMH)

Affirmative action compliance is seen as insufficient: individual institutions must work to create a climate in which women faculty members are able to contribute to their full potentials. Recommendations for attitude and behavior change and for personnel policy revisions are mentioned. (Author/LBH)

The final report of an international conference on the recognition of academic credentials in Europe addresses (1) cooperation between Europe and developing countries, (2) graduate study and the training of researchers in an international context, and (3) problems posed by international recognition of credentials, particularly the "brain…

Addresses several concerns regarding the identity of the field of engineering technology. Discusses engineering technology from the standpoint of its designation as a discipline, its body of knowledge, its professional status, its academic faculty, and the structure and policies that will allow it the most options for the future. (TW)

Discusses the need to treat library science teaching as a whole, rather than focusing on methodology alone, and addresses five areas that constitute library education: physical requirements, the psycho-social environment, teacher qualifications and duties, teachers' professional attitudes, and suggestions for improving the library science…

Summarizes some of the contributions to society made by women who have received the Garvan Medal. Addresses accomplishments in nutrition, industry, biochemistry, government, and group research projects. Includes anecdotal descriptions of some of the women made by colleges, authors, and students. (TW)

Discusses the availability of monetary prizes awarded to engineering students by professional societies, industrial associations, and individual companies. Listed are 26 awards, along with the number and amount of the award, the sponsor, the area of engineering the award addresses, the deadline for application, and the address and telephone…

The University of Massachusetts/Boston's program of short- and long-term orientation, organizational communication, career development, and professional recognition for administrative support staff is described. (MSE)

The image of school as a knowledge work organization provides guidance for improvement efforts which use suggestions from new management literature. A systemic reform should be based on the following: (1) professionalization of teaching; (2) integration of theory, research, and practice; and (3) transformational leadership. (Author/PS)

Since changing political, economic, and social forces determine the success of educationally innovative policies, there are limitations to the idea that formal education is a field built upon scientific and technical knowledge with teachers as its expert professionals. Various strategies for improving the autonomy and control of classroom…

The author calls for a tough national teacher examination to make teaching a genuine profession, to convince the public to pay teachers what they're worth, to empower teachers to make educational decision, to attract the best and brightest, and to ensure high quality education. Problems and prospects are discussed. (BS)

Discusses four new trends that are changing the climate of the teaching profession: teaching centers; involvement of experienced teachers in training beginning teachers; merit pay; and new alliances with business, industry, and taxpayers. (MBR)