The ordinary systems of morality which function so well in most decisions in our personal lives break down when we consider the very complex moral decisions in the professions. Clear and practical steps that can be taken to improve this situation are discussed. (RM)

Presents the International Reading Association Code of Ethics, which sets forth four ethical standards for professional relationships and five ethical standards for reading services. (MKM)

Examines the potential for malpractice liability of information professionals by discussing the relationship that exists between information professionals and their clients, and the professional's duty to act in an ethical manner and exercise reasonable care. Pertinent court cases are described and questions about professional standards that need…

In times of fast-paced change, institutions of higher education need to explore new models to lead change successfully. Georgia Tech's experience points one way forward. Describes the development and efforts of Georgia Tech Consulting Services, which was created to support projects to improve Georgia Tech's business services and processes, and…

The Ministry of Education (MOE) funds a range of specialist education services for children and young people with special education needs. To ensure consistent quality service provision, generic Specialist Service Standards have been developed through a collaborative process involving representatives from the broad range of special education…

In this article, the author discusses the need of administrative support for board members. An effective board services office can help a lot in attracting and retaining community leaders. Board members need administrative support to help them manage events, records, communications, scheduling, correspondence and constituent service. In small to…

A study examined the situation of the public relations profession in Spain from the point of view of public relations agencies or consultancies, and of individuals in public relations. Forty-four individuals (of a target population of 100) and 26 public relations agencies or firms (of a target population of 40) responded to questionnaires and…

This booklet examines the role of the professional governing board secretary and offers guidelines for carrying out this responsibility effectively. While a wide range of responsibilities of board secretaries is noted, the board secretary's basic responsibilities center on supporting the governing board's operations, ensuring that institutional…

There seems to be a preoccupation with "the family" today, and a current competition for the role of Family Saviour within the helping professions. Practitioners are much more conscious about protecting their territory from infringement by competitors in the current funding situation of human services. Overlapping professionals doing variations on…

To develop a method of categorizing public relations practitioners according to a hierarchy of professionalism which would also identify what training is needed to raise those in lower levels to higher levels, a study surveyed 93 Iowa practitioners listed in the 1986-87 Public Relations Society of America Register Issue. Response rate was 66% and…

Although Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) are mandated to serve all clients requiring mental health services including those who are mentally retarded, it appears that many CMHCs have no programs designed to address the needs of the retarded. This paper describes a financially sound outpatient program which provides psychological and…

This study surveyed and analyzed the degree to which student personnel workers in 200 colleges and universities have adopted a consultant role. The results suggest that this role is a viable one for student personnel but that it is currently at a low level of development. (Author)

Surveys of businesses and business managers indicate that developing communication skills within organizations is a priority. Communication consulting exists over a wide spectrum of activities that include guest speaking, conducting workshops, and conducting management training programs. These three processes can include a "canned program" that…

A reference for teachers, administrators, and social scientists, this directory includes descriptions of 111 social studies/social science service organizations--type of service, educational level, purpose, current projects, and geographic area served. Organizations are listed alphabetically. The directory also contains lists of cross-references…