This article identifies characteristics of enduring FCS higher education programs and explores organizational changes and the impact of these changes. From multiple sources, characteristics of sustained programs were identified and categorized as (a) resource-based: strong leadership, outstanding faculty, adequate resources; (b) program-related:…

The centennial of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) provides an opportunity to explore local as well as national aspects of the field. Studying events that shaped FCS and the women and men who provided early leadership reinforces the role of FCS in improving daily living conditions for the past century. Engaging…

Compares codes of professional ethics of several professional associations in light of rapidly changing technology. Explores the relation between academic honesty and ethical practice and provides a summary of approaches to teaching ethics. (Contains 34 references.) (JOW)

Presents American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Leaders and New Achievers' viewpoints regarding characterizations of family and consumer sciences, core values of the field, factors that motivate them to sustain their commitment to the profession, and recommendations for transmitting the essence of the profession. (Contains 23…

Describes how the body of knowledge for family and consumer sciences has evolved over the years; outlines external influences and trends affecting the field. Presents a dialogue of elected leaders discussing the body of knowledge for the future. (JOW)

A survey of housing/consumer economics and social work alumni received responses from 38 African American and 50 white graduates. Likely sources of financial support for whites were parents, and for African Americans, grants. African Americans had significantly higher social support from churches, whites from sororities/fraternities. There were no…