Attitudes with negative consequences abound in geography--e.g., prejudice of theoretical geographers against applied geographers, quantitative geographers against qualitative geographers. All geographers have something important to contribute and should work together to achieve mutual success. (RM)

Presented in this address by the recipient of the American Sociological Association's award for contribution to undergraduate education are reflections on teaching and a personal biography. Social relationships in academe are also discussed. (Author/RM)

Discussion of benefits to librarians as collective bargaining provides for employee input in the negotiation of contracts without demanding any reduction in professionalism on the job.

The chancellor of the Minnesota State University System describes a method of evaluation that can, with suitable modifications, serve as a model for most institutions. A key feature is the Distinguished Service Professorship for ex-presidents. This is the first of a two-part series. (Editor/LBH)

In this paper, the author explains why she prefers the term "literacy animator" to "literacy educator." According to Oladumi Arigbede (1994), literacy animators view their role as assisting in the self-liberating development of people in the world who are struggling for a more meaningful life. In explaining the author's…

The process of professional emergence is one of maturing, establishing an independent identity, and eventually going its own way. Professional recognition, organizational competencies, leadership, and professional competencies must be developed in establishing the identity of the human resource development profession. (SC)

Employment exchange between countries in Europe is in need of much updating. Article considered a report by the British Association for Commercial and Industrial Education which dealt with social conditions that bedevil harmonization. (Author/RK)

It is time for librarians to discard the blind alley of professionalism and agree among themselves to shift gears and change directions. This will divert the librarians' energies to the process of developing better service and satisfaction for all users. (Author/NH)

Study of fifty organizations indicates an increasing concern for racial equality at meetings and other sectors of professional exchange. At the same time, blacks themselves are taking more active roles. (DM)

In examining the position of women in social work, several important issues are considered: the comparative status of male and female social workers, possible role conflicts experienced by married female workers, and the ramifications on the profession of the large number of female workers. (Author)

A plea for the retention of professional status for all teaching functions. Author believes this means a mandated minimum preparation with its essential features determined by the totality of practitioners. (RB)

Reviews arguments for and against use of academic rankings in junior and community colleges. (Editor)

Author describes current controversy in England over whether or not personnel trainers should be qualified by standard examinations. He also notes growing consensus" that personnel and training staffs there are behind the times, below standards in other professions and not applying behavioral sciences to industry as fully as possible.…