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Management of minor illness.

Abstract: Department of Health and Social Security. Report on confidential enquiries into maternal deaths in England and Wales 1973-5. London: HMSO, 1979. (Reports on health and social subjects No 14.) 2 Ministry of Health. Report on confidential enquiries into maternal deaths in England and Wales 1961-3. London: HMSO, 1966. (Reports on public health and medical subjects No 115.) 3 Anderson JR. Too few necropsies. Br MedJ3 1979 ;ii :932. 4 Cameron HM, McGoogan E, Clark J, Wilson BA. Trends in hospital necropsy rates in Scotland 1961-74. Br MedJ 1977;i:1577-80. 5 Editorial. Reviving the hospital necropsy. Br MedJ3 1977;i:1560. 6 Sheehan HL. Post-partum necrosis of the anterior pituitary. 3rournal of Pathology and Bacteriology 1937;45:189-214. 7 Robertson WB, Brosens I, Dixon HG. The pathological response of the vessels of the placental bed to hypertensive pregnancy. Journal of Pathology and Bacteriology 1967;93 :581-92. 8 Whittington RM, Robinson JS, Thompson JM. Fatal aspiration (Mendelson's) syndrome despite antacids and cricoid pressure. Lancet 1979 ;ii :228-30. 9 Claireaux A. Stillbirths and first week deaths. In: British births 1970. Vol I. The first week of life. London: Heinemann, 1975. 10 McWeeny PM, Emery JL. Unexpected postnatal deaths (cot deaths) due to recognizable disease. Arch Dis Child 1975;50:191-6.

Liberal Education for Careers in Business.

Abstract: A little more than a half century ago, I matriculated at a large eastern university which was proud of the liberal education it offered its scholars. At the Freshman Convocation, the President told us that the objective of that university was to choose the brightest young people as students, give them a superior liberal education, and prepare them to become the leaders of America. These were the days when only ten percent of the college-age young people went to college, and only one percent went on to get advanced degrees. Today, more than half of the college-age population is in college; there are many more colleges, and most college presidents are still claiming those same objectives. My college required sixteen full courses to graduate (with the appropriate three Cs and a D each year). Those courses were divided into two classes, concentration and distribution. The eight courses in the field of concentration provided the tools of the trade one intended to follow, or the basis on which a graduate curriculum later could be built. The eight other courses had to be divided into three minors to assure that the student got a liberal education. Some of the minor requirements could be partially filled by the courses taken in the preparatory or high school. For instance, a minor in math could be partially fulfilled by a high school course in differential equations, or a minor in physics or chemistry fulfilled by some high school courses. Our minor concentrations, we were told, were obligatory. When students complained about their minors, it was explained that these were the liberating courses, that by taking them one could expect to learn how to communicate with others, that the courses would open windows to show what else there was in the world besides our chosen professions. Such courses were to stimulate our curiosity. They would teach us how to think. By taking such courses we would learn how to live in a cultured society. Nevertheless, most students found it necessary to take twenty courses instead of the prescribed sixteen, and to use the extra four courses to fill out their major studies. The additional preparation was needed for their qualifying examinations, which had to be passed before students were awarded a degree. Did this additional work in the major field dilute the beneficial effects of the minor studies? Probably not. As a matter of fact, professors in fields of concentration

The Bicentenary of the Sunday School

Abstract: To a contemporary, Sunday school connotes a program of religious instruction offered one day a week by a church. As such, it is frequently regarded by historians and educators as of minor significance, especially in comparison with other educational institutions. Yet the Sunday school has considerable importance.

Technology transfer at Harvard University

Abstract: This memorandum was prepared by Daniel Steiner, General Counsel to Harvard University on behalf of the President's Office and distributed to the faculty in October, 1980. It reviews recent Harvard policy with regard to patents and technology transfer. Spurred by recombinant DNA research, at Harvard and elsewhere, benefits and pitfalls of the University's participation as a minor shareholder in a company engaged in research and development are identified. The author notes that “The memorandum has benefited from numerous discussions with members of the faculty and administration and in particular from the comments of President (Derek) Bok and Dean (Henry) Rosovsky.”

The Role of a State Education Agency in Promoting the Advancement of Women in School Administration.

Abstract: The Illinois State Board of Education has demonstrated a Concern-for improving the representation of Women and minorities. in educational administration. Within the agency, this ,concern takes the fora of policy statements, the hiring of a committed staff, agency self-evaluation, equal employment opportunity training for agency panacers, and .provision.of growth A opportunities for women and minor ties. he board also provides leadership to local education age cies by encouraging legislation, promulgating appropriate regulati ns,Is uing,formal resolutions suppexVing equal employment opportunity ciivities, offering managelent seminars, promoting support etworks, and developing and ,disseminating useful resources. (Author PGD1 ****,************************* *************************************" Reproductions supplied by-ED S are the best that can be made from. the original document. ************************4******** *****************t****************** 4 a U l OROARTAIRNF Of HEALTH. ROUcATION MILO Ana NATIONAL INSTITUTE OR ROUCATION TeN$ 00tuAINT KIS DIEN REPRO()VCR° exAmy AS RECRIVEO PRO* /Mir /ORSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGIN. ATINO I MN ISO; VIRIN OR ORIN4000 STATE0 00 NOT NECESSARILY won. KM? off ICsAt. NATIONAL INVITA;TR ROUCATION POSITION OA POLICY THE ROLE OF A STATE EDUCATION AGENCY IN PROMOTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Paper Presented to the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association Boston, Massachusetts