Briefly describes a research study that suggested that those factors contributing to teacher satisfaction are also, if absent, most often the cause for teacher dissatisfaction. (Author/JM)

Argues the need for finding ways to recognize quality teachers. (IRT)

Discusses the problems and progress experienced by Women's Studies scholars in gaining academic legitimacy through publication in traditional journals. Presents suggestions for increasing the acceptance of Women's Studies based on a survey of writers in the field who have been successful in publishing their works. (JP)

Discusses the background of business communication as a profession and as an academic discipline. Describes Kenneth Boulding's model for establishing the legitimacy of a profession, and uses this model to advance the legitimacy of the profession of business communication. (SR)

Discusses efforts to have student affairs recognized as a profession, then promotes alternative view of student affairs as dynamic and professionalizing rather than static and professionalized. Concludes that professionalization is a concept that must be applied to all occupations in a world of change. (NB)

Examines the history, training, philosophy, and professionalism of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Although CDA recipients are adequately prepared as early childhood educators, they have difficulty gaining access to the profession of early childhood education. (DE)

Provides Philip Lesly's remarks from his opening speech at the 1988 conference of the Public Relations Society of America. Offers some insights on the problems and future of the field of public relations and the society. (MS)

Reviews the academic career of Scott Cutlip and his impact on public relations education. Considers that his work (with its emphasis on applied social and behavioral research, and ethics) made public relations an art and science that analyzes trends, predicts their consequences, and counsels organizations about planning and implementing…

The low status of nursing is traced from the days of Florence Nightingale, and concepts of role socialization are applied to nurses. A highly automated, democratized workplace is envisioned that will change socialization practices. (SK)

Argues that Weinrach et al. (1998) made unwarranted claims about the number of psychologists publishing in the "Journal of Counseling and Development" during 1978 to 1993 as well as their membership in the American Counseling Association. Discusses methodological and conceptual problems with the Weinrach et al. article and discusses the…

Proposes guidelines for associations to elect honorary Fellows in Learning Assistance and Developmental Education. Includes criteria for education, experience, and specific contributions through publishing, research, and practice in evidence of the recognition of the nominee as an authority in the field. Invites readers to comment. (RS)

Presents an interview with Mark Savickas, a major figure in the North American career field and recipient of the "Eminent Career Award" by the National Career Development Association. Discusses his professional influences and his impressions on the future of the career counseling field. (Contains 17 references.) (GCP)

Lists criteria that define a profession and discusses how the American Art Therapy Association meets these criteria. Discusses the role of the client-artist relationship, beauty as a motivator of art, art as a gift, as well as art and healing. Concludes that art therapy is an idea that has been made a profession by the people who practice it.…