This article explores the importance of giving academics the space to be creative in developing new teaching materials in the context of a government drive to increase the quality of the student experience, and what this means for "academic staff development". Academics who have engaged with a UK Centre for Excellence in Teaching and…

Research and teaching do not integrate easily. There have been alternate models for higher education which did not rely on this combination. Restructuring the academic professions to conform with the reality of academic life can be accomplished by accepting an alternate model such as that of the good undergraduate teacher. (JH)

Joe B. Hall, an agriculture teacher with twenty-one years of teaching experience, interviewed Curtis Overcash, a first-year agriculture teacher, regarding his views on professionalism. (Author)

A brief description of Charles Schettler, an occupation and vocational agriculture instructor who was named the National Vocational Agricultural Teacher Association's winner of the Ciba-Geigy Agricultural Recognition Award. (BP)

This article traces the reasons for the uncertain professional status of health educators from high school to college and recommends some changes. (JA)

The accomplishments of the American psychologist Wayne Dennis (1905-1976), author of "Children of the Creche" and approximately 130 additional published works, are described. Professor Dennis' research interests and accomplishments are emphasized. (RH)

This guidebook is intended to assist engineers and applied scientists who have recently entered the United States to accept professional employment or to undertake graduate study. It is not intended to encourage professional people to leave the country in which they now practice, but rather to welcome and advise engineers who have already made…

Librarianship is not fully recognized as a profession. In order to gain the full professional recognition and autonomy that it deserves. Librarianship must develop a new awareness and conception of itself and its potential. Its definition of "service" must change. Librarians must develop an integrated set of common values at a field level and be…

An interview with John Thomas, founder of the National Librarians Association. (PF)

Discusses the bases of professional self-governance and suggests five obstacles that teachers face in achieving the degree of autonomy granted to professional groups such as doctors and lawyers. (Author)

The author examines six standards traditionally recognized as defining a profession to see whether or not physical education meets them. In addition, problems in forming a professional image among physical educators are discussed. (MJB)

Focuses on the contributions of Merle Ohlsen to the development of the counseling profession and to the American Association for Counseling and Development. Interviews Ohlsen about his early work history; professional organizations; professional issues including training, mentoring, and individual and group counseling; and the enrichment between…

Examines the relationship between public relations trailblazer Ivy Lee and the German Dye Trust, which became an agent for the policies of Adolf Hitler. Discusses how Lee's efforts to use this relationship to persuade his contacts to influence the Nazi leadership failed because of his formal connection with this group. (JD)