This report of a conference dedicated to the growth of professionalism within the field of learning assistance begins with a brief introduction reviewing the origins and objectives of the sponsoring association, followed by 10 representative papers. The papers have the following titles and authors: "The Classroom Research Project: Results at the Three-Quarters Mark" (K. Patricia Cross, Thomas A. Angelo); "Understanding Personality: A Tool for More Effective Learning and Teaching" (Maureen Kelly, Sally Daniels); "Learning Assistance for Medical Students" (Wilton A. Barham and others); "Tutors and Tutees: Learning Together" (Julia Beyeler, Ruth Dean); "Managing Student Learning: The Teacher as Curricular Expert" (Jay Einhorn); "The Key to Success: A Nontraditional Reading Program" (Jean-Louise Gustafson, Christine Poziemski); "Tutor Training: Tutor Training Workshop" (Muriel Harris, Sharon Silverman); "Test Anxiety: What It Does and What Can Be Done" (Marjorie Roth Leon, Rita M. Weinberg); "Tests That Teach" (Michael Meyer); and "Education: A Vision for the Future" (Scott A. Levin). Many papers include references. (DB)