Explores and clarifies the differences between a voluntary certification program at the national level, and a licensing program under the laws of the state. (Author)

This article reviews the life and work of Patty Smith Hill, the founder of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. (SB)

An illustrator of children's books expresses his thanks to those who helped him get started in his profession and to those he feels are helping him currently. (NKA)

Uses the sports analogy to criticize recruiting policies for assistant professors, claiming current policies violate the profession's promise of open access to openings and devalue all candidates who are not Rookies of the Year. (NH)

Analyzes the successful volunteer program in the Spokane, Washington, Public School District #81. Identifies 22 individual components of sustainability in five operational categories: (1) district funding and support, (2) neighborhood ownerships, (3) consideration of school personnel, (4) balanced reward system, and (5) professional standards. (CH)

Tests the hypothesis that photojournalists with high professionalism scores are more likely to win news photography awards. Suggests that television news photography awards recognize skills gained through experience rather than specific professional values. (MM)

Documents and journal articles from the ERIC database on teacher educators are listed. Included are materials on characteristics, qualifications, professional recognition, attitudes of and toward teacher educators, faculty development, and computer literacy. (MT)

This article presents an overview of theories of teacher professionalization, a discussion of feminist theories and the definition of gender analysis, and an argument for the appropriateness of gender analysis of teacher professionalization. (MT)

Argues that although universities claim to provide teaching, research, and service to society, the service portion is undervalued and not compensated. Presents key elements in a program to recognize service. (CH)

The relative disrespect in which teacher education is held by academe is described. It is argued that education is a more complex discipline than most academicians realize and that the time may be ripe for teacher educators to share their expertise in campus faculty development programs. (MT)

Although the terms are used interchangeably, alternate and alternative certification programs are different. The assumptions and purposes of each type of program are set forth, and programs in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California are highlighted. Implications of alternate and alternative certification programs for the teaching profession are…

Ascertained how new faculty members in counseling view their transition from graduate students to faculty members. Reports data related to role transition, including factors assisting transition, mentoring, perceptions of faculty peers, socialization tasks, and issues of trust and independence in relation to the departmental chairperson.…

The first annual Olive Branch Awards, sponsored by the Writers' and Publishers Alliance and the Editors' Organizing Committee, were given to ten magazines, out of 60 that submitted entries. Winning entries are described briefly. (IM)

Claims the enthusiasm for the social influence model may be due to its counselor-as-expert factor. A response by Harmon suggests that these claims are not substantiated and argues that the most interesting questions regarding the relationship between professional identity and the social influence model were not raised. (JAC)

Clarifies the role of the career counselor in higher education and outlines some ways for career counseling to coexist with psychotherapy. Discusses the need for standards and professional literature to meet the increased need for career counseling. (JAC)