FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Douglas Bedient

THE ROCK IN PDK'S ROAD

This is my final "NN&Q" column. In October I will pass the PDK gavel to George Thomas at the end of the biennial council. I thank myriad Kappans for their counsel, assistance, support, and hospitality in what has been a very rapid two years.

For my term, I established the theme, TEAM -- Together Educators Accomplish More. As I have worked with Kappans around the world, I have observed that those members and chapters who work as a team experience success, while many Kappans who work in isolation are less optimistic about our accomplishments and prospects. To the latter group, I suggest that they consider how teamwork can instill pride and professionalism and lead us to new, improved ventures.

However, there is a rock that blocks PDK's road: declining membership. When I was installed, I challenged Kappans to increase our good-standing membership (GSM). There has been some progress; more than 500 chapters have established membership goals, and the number of initiates this year increased by 403 over the previous year. But the GSM has decreased by 8,031 (almost 6%) in the past two years.

As long as PDK permits new members to affiliate only through chapter initiation, I fear that our membership will continue to erode. In 1994 the Board of Directors referred a special interim membership amendment to the chapters; and though 60% of the chapters voted for the proposal, it did not reach the 66.67% required for adoption. I heard opponents to that amendment say, "We will increase membership in the traditional way." Such an increase has not occurred. In 1994-95/ 85 of our 668 chapters did not initiate anyone.

Our membership process was established when PDK was largely a fraternity of male professors, full-time graduate students, and school administrators. The world and PDK have changed, but our process has not. The old process is not working, and our membership has been dropping since 1989. It is time to make changes.

Delegates to the 45th Biennial Council will have the opportunity to open membership -- international at-large, discretionary chapter options for including college students, and associate memberships are on the agenda. I hope the delegates will support these changes and make our membership program echo our successes in other areas.

No general malaise infects PDK. Let me point to excellent progress that is being made in other areas.

My call for sponsoring an at-risk learner was met in innovative ways by numerous chapters. My call for partnerships resulted in alliances with new agencies in many locations. As a result, PDK and its many messages about education are heard. My call for chapter improvement measures was answered in many places by forming teams to revitalize attendance, begin projects and operate on higher professional levels.

The establishment of the Center on National Education Policy/ the formation of 650 future educators chapters, enhancements to the PDK/Gallup Poll, and the Core Values research project show a fraternity that is moving ahead. We continue to produce exciting publications and professional development institutes while making excellent progress in adapting to the use of new technology.

Finally, support for the PDK Educational Foundation has continued to increase. Contributions and participation were at record levels at the end of June.

The one rock in our road to the 21st century, declining membership, remains one on which we seem to stumble. I hope the 45th Biennial Council will pass legislation that either helps us to smash the rock or to build paths around it.

It has been a pleasure to meet and work with chapter, area, district, and international officers and an exemplary International Headquarters staff led by our retiring executive director, Lowell C. Rose. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your president. May you experience great success in all of your endeavors and be blessed with teammates such as have assisted me.

TELECAST PLANNED FOR BIENNIAL COUNCIL

Delegates from 668 chapters will meet in Detroit, Michigan, on October 27 to 29 for PDK's 45th Biennial Council. The delegates will elect a new president and three vice presidents, approve the 1996-97 budget, and conduct the business of the fraternity. In addition, delegates will meet in district conferences at the council to elect district representatives. Council sessions and other activities will convene at the Cobo Convention Center and the Westin Hotel.

This year, the council's opening ceremonies will be broadcast live to chapters by satellite. Featured in that telecast will be PDK President Douglas Bedient, Executive Director Lowell Rose, and PDK Past President Ronald Joekel, who will become PDK's new executive director in December. Information about this satellite telecast has been sent to chapters.

The council's Cook Memorial Lecture will be presented by Michael Fullan, dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto, who will speak on "Taking Action Amidst Chaos." Dean Berkley, former professor at Indiana University, will be the Educational Foundation Lecturer.

Presiding over the general sessions will be PDK International President Douglas Bedient. At the conclusion of the council, he will turn over the presidential gavel to George M. Thomas, a professor at Mississippi State University-Meridian.

Among the topics featured in professional sessions during the council are inclusion, using computers to create a global classroom, violence in public schools, teaching diverse student populations, the purpose of public schools, and public policy on education.

Delegates at the council will vote on a variety of legislative items, including 10 proposed amendments to PDK's "Constitution and Bylaws." A complete list of the proposed amendments has been sent to chapter officers.

Other highlights of the council will be award presentations to chapters coordinator areas, and the district with the best giving records to the PDK Educational Foundation and the announcement of the winners of the chapter newsletter contest with a display of the award-winning newsletters. In addition, the host PDK chapter has arranged a variety of entertainment options for the delegates. Among those options is a tour on the "Diamond Jack" riverboat, an evening at the Windsor Casino, an international figure-skating competition, and a tour of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford Home.

CANDIDATES FOR THE PHI DELTA KAPPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The 45th Biennial Council will select a PDK president-elect and three vice presidents to serve on the Board of Directors for the two-year period between councils. As stipulated by the PDK Constitution, biographies of the candidates thus far appear below. The Constitution permits additional nominees from the council floor. The biographies were submitted by the candidates at the request of the NN&Q editor.

SHIRLEY HAINES -- DISTRICT I

Shirley Haines is a committed educator. In 30 years with the Saskatoon Public Board of Education, she taught kindergarten through 12th grade, retiring as an elementary vice-principal. As a University of Saskatchewan faculty member, Haines now provides supervision and inservice for education interns.

In 1975, Haines attended the Louisville Biennial Council as a "delegate's spouse" and was initiated into the Saskatoon Chapter in 1976. Shirley and George Haines are both past chapter presidents, and from 1979 to 1990 Shirley also served in both vice president positions (membership and program), as a delegate, and as advisor. She also has co-chaired local committees for PDK Leadership Skill Institutes.

A three-year area coordinator for the nine chapters in Alberta and Saskatchewan/ Haines was elected district representative in 1993. She has attended 7 district conferences and 5 biennial councils.

Haines received her two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Shirley and George have five children and three grandchildren.

CHLOE COFFMAN -- DISTRICT II

Chloe Coffman has been an active Kappan and officer since she joined the Contra Costa County Chapter in 19800 She recently completed her third term as Area 2D coordinator, during which she assisted in the implementation of a joint project to recruit minority educators. "Mission Possible" has enrolled and mentored more than 200 under-represented high school seniors into the university teacher education program.

As a recipient of the Read International Travel Scholarship to Russia, Coffman participated in a seminar with Dr. Zoya Malkova on educational restructuring and the joint research on underachievement.

Her 32 years in education span three states and include being a reading specialist, Reading Recovery teacher/ district mentor/TSA in critical thinking curriculum and staff development K-12, mentor teacher coordinator, and Teacher of the Year.

Coffman's goals are to increase future membership by recruiting and mentoring future educators through preprofessional affiliation with PDK, and to strengthen chapters with programs that challenge Kappans to take an active role in leadership, research, and service, which will enhance our commitment to education -- internationally.

JOHNNY THAXTON -- DISTRICT III

Johnny Thaxton has served as a professional educator for 35 years. He was initiated into PDK at the University of Arkansas in 1970 and transferred to the Lake Dardanelle Chapter three years later. He has served in most chapter offices and as an area coordinator. Thaxton currently is the District III representative and a member of the Board of Directors.

Thaxton, assistant superintendent for the public schools of Russellville, Arkansas, organized and served as principal of the Russellville Middle School for 18 years, where he initiated programs for seriously emotionally disturbed special education students and an alternative educational experience for at-risk students. Thaxton was instrumental in forming the Arkansas Middle School Association and served as president in 1977.

Thaxton currently is president of the Arkansas Association of School Business Officials and vice president of the Arkansas School Plant Management Association.

Thaxton is committed to the grassroots organization of PDK. He believes that the members are the lifeblood of the fraternity. He is dedicated to improving programs and services for members and chapters.

RICHARD L. KOLOWSKI -- DISTRICT IV

Rick Kolowski, a 23-year Kappan, was initiated into the University of Nebraska at Omaha Chapter and served in all officer positions, including the presidency. Additionally, he has served two terms as an area coordinator, taken responsibilities at 11 district conferences and 7 biennial councils, and directed PDK travel seminars to Peru/Brazil and the Baltics and Finland.

Kolowski's Board committee responsibilities include- the L-20 Committee, International Committee, Membership Committee, and the Future Educators of America Committee. He is completing his third term as District IV Representative to the PDK Board of Directors.

A 29-year educator, Kolowski's B.A. is from Lake Forest College/ and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska system. A former social studies teacher and secondary education director, he currently is principal of Millard West High School in Omaha. His activities include community and professional organizations.

Kolowski believes that PDK must serve and strengthen local chapters, lead in attracting quality individuals into education, strengthen membership recruitment and retention, and increase support for the Educational Foundation.

SONJA-LOU CLARY -- DISTRICT V

Sonja-Lou Clary has been an active Kappan since she became a charter member of the National College of Education Chapter in 1975. A former special education teacher, clinician, supervisor, and administrator, she currently is a university administrator and is serving her first term as PDK vice president after two terms as a district representative and seven years as an area coordinator.

Clary emphasizes planning, communication, and the value of ideas generated by local Kappans and encourages chapters to share their programs and suggestions with others. The successful Leadership Skill Institutes were developed from an idea at Clary's chapter, and she served as one of the first trainers of chapter leaders hosting the institutes. Chapters that "make a difference" in their community also need to assist other chapters. The T.E.A.M. approach can be successful.

Clary has been the local chair of both a district conference and a biennial council and has participated in every district conference and biennial council since 1975. She looks forward to continuing her participation and contributions to PDK.

JAMES V. FOGARTY -- DISTRICT VI

James V. Fogarty has been an active Kappan since 1971. He has held several offices/ including president and delegate of the Hofstra University Chapter. He served as an area coordinator for three years and District VI representative for six years.

Fogarty currently is in his second term as an international vice president. He has attended and had leadership roles in 10 district conferences and 9 biennial councils.

Fogarty began his career as a teacher of the mentally handicapped and currently serves as director of special education for Eastern Suffolk BOCES in Patchogue, New York. He is an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and is active in the Council for Exceptional Children.

Recently he was named "Educator of the Year" by the Association of New York Educators of the Emotionally Disturbed and by St. John's University and Columbia University Chapters of PDK.

Fogarty believes that PDK's unique asset is its membership, representing educators from all levels. By using this asset, PDK can develop exemplary educational practices and disseminate them through its chapter network.

CHRISTIAN H. CHERAU -- DISTRICT VII

Christian H. Cherau has been a public school classroom teacher and administrator for the past 32 years. He currently serves as a school district program evaluator. Recently, Cherau was elected chair of the AREA SIG Federal Program Evaluators.

An active Kappan for 10 years, Cherau has held and successfully performed the duties of all major local chapter offices. For these efforts, he received his local chapter's "Heritage" award and was awarded the service key by his colleagues in 1992.

For the past three years, he has achieved top area coordinator status because of his chapters' financial support for the PDK Educational Foundation. Last year all eight Area 7K chapters achieved 20-20 status.

As an area coordinator, Cherau promotes fellowship among the eight chapters in Area 7K by attending chapter activities, developing a master Area 7K meeting calendar, providing comparative membership and foundation statistics, and promoting joint-chapter or inter-chapter meetings. He is committed to the concept of "coopetition," blending the ideas of cooperation among the chapters and a competitiveness for high quality.

EVE PROFFITT -- DISTRICT VIII

Eve Proffitt, an active Kappan since 1981, has served as her local chapter's foundation representative, vice president, and president. She has just completed three terms as an area coordinator in Kentucky. She has attended 4 biennial councils and 5 district conferences.

Proffitt has been a learning disabilities teacher, local school district director of special education, building principal, and adjunct professor at two regional universities. She currently works with the Kentucky School Boards Association, where she provides consultation, training, and lobbying. She also is a national curriculum auditor with AASA.

Proffitt has been recognized as "Outstanding Educational Administrator," KERA Fellow, and Regional Service Center Associate. Proffitt's commitment to service is evidenced by the work she does for her church, professional organizations, and community boards, including United Way and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Proffitt believes that PDK has the opportunity to become the leader for educational change because of the strength of its diverse membership. She is eager to commit her energy and leadership to PDK toward the attainment of its goals for quality education.

PDK CALLS FOR PAPERS ON STUDENT EMPOWERMENT

Kappans collectively have at least a million years of experience in education. To tap some of this vast expertise/ PDK is offering awards for papers from Kappans that describe interventions that accelerate the academic and social achievement of all students.

PDK Director of Chapter Programs Howard Hill explained that Kappans are invited to submit one-page papers that describe how student empowerment can be used to improve education at any level, from kindergarten through college. Up to 250 papers will be chosen for wider dissemination, and the developers of those papers each will receive a $50 award.

Each paper must be submitted by a chapter on behalf of the participant, and the participant must be a member in good standing of Phi Delta Kappa. Entries will be judged by a special committee appointed by the PDK president. Awards will be presented four times during the year.

"This program will expand the dialogue on how educators redefine their roles with respect to today's students," Hill said.

GALLUP POLL VIDEO PROGRAM AVAILABLE

A videotape analyzing the results of the 27th PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools is part of a new program for schools and communities. This program examines the poll results and their implications for educators, students, and communities. In addition, the program includes a facilitator's guide that will allow educators to use the national poll in a variety of ways to improve their own schools.

The videotape features PDK Executive Director Lowell Rose as the moderator for four panelists who discuss the implications of the poll. The panelists include Esperanza Zendejas, superintendent of the Indianapolis Public Schools; Emeral Crosby, principal of Pershing High School in inner-city Detroit; Kevin Post, a teacher at Manhattan Beach Intermediate School in California; and Jerry Floyd, associate executive director of the National School Boards Association.

Other materials that complement the program are PDK's PACE (Polling Attitudes of Community on Education) program and Stanley Elam's 76-page analysis of the past quarter-century of PDK/Gallup polls, "How America Views Its Schools: The PDK/Gallup Polls, 1969-1994."

The PACE program provides a detailed plan for conducting a local poll, including constructing questionnaires, choosing a sample, conducting personal and telephone interviews, and analyzing the data. "How America Views Its Schools" includes insights from Stanley Elam, editor emeritus of the KAPPAN and the coordinator of the PDK/Gallup Poll. In this book, Elam looks at public confidence, school funding, educational change, discipline, vouchers, and choice issues.

The facilitator's guide provides detailed plans for three types of activities to involve educators and lay people. One activity introduces administrators, teachers, and community members to the national poll and gives them an opportunity to reflect on the analysis in the video.

The second activity that can be based on the video program is to help educators and community members conduct their own local polls. In addition, the facilitator's guide also provides a plan for encouraging educators and the community to take action based on their local polls.

The facilitator's guide also includes a list of resources and handouts that can be duplicated for all participants in the chapter's program.

The cost for the complete program is $135. The videotape also can be ordered alone for $49.95; and the video, facilitator's guide, and "How America Views Its Schools" can be ordered for $89.95. A shipping and handling charge is added to all orders.

To order or for more information, contact:

Phone: 1-800-766-1156 or (812) 339-1156

TRAVEL SEMINAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

Application forms for the 1996 Gerald Howard Read International Seminar Scholarships are now available. These scholarships, funded through an endowment established by Gerald and Vicki Read, are a PDK Educational Foundation program that subsidizes Kappans interested in international travel and study.

Up to 50 scholarships will be awarded in amounts of $750 for travel seminars costing up to $1,500, $1,000 for travel seminars costing up to $3,000, and $1,500 for seminars costing more than $3,000. The scholarships can be used on any PDK-sponsored travel seminar up to 24 months following the award.

These scholarships, established in 1980, are funded by an endowment established in the PDK Educational Foundation by Gerald and Victoria C.T. Read. As a scholar in comparative education/ Read believes strongly in the value of Kappans meeting and interacting with educators from all parts of the world.

The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Any Kappan in good standing may apply. In judging the applications, the scholarship committee gives weight to how the applicants will use the travel experience in their professional work and recognition for outstanding service to Phi Delta Kappa.

The deadline for submitting applications for the 1996 scholarships is 1 February 1996. The awards will be announced in March. For application forms, write to:

EDUCATORS EXAMINE PDK FUTURE TEACHER CAMP MODEL

Nine educators from seven states attended Phi Delta Kappa's Summer Institute for Prospective Educators in order to learn how to establish similar programs in their own areas.

The observers at this year's summer institute not only received formal training in establishing similar programs, they also lived and worked with the students attending PDK's Summer Institute for Prospective Educators. This year the observers worked with 112 outstanding high school seniors from 36 states, six Canadian provinces, Germany, Japan, and Guam.

The Summer Institute for Prospective Educators is designed to introduce students to the many career opportunities in education and to develop their leadership skills. Students work with outstanding educators from around the world and try out their own teaching skills. In addition, participants learn study and time-management skills and learn how to best present themselves at job interviews.

The institute was established in 1987 as a model for other organizations interested in persuading outstanding students to pursue careers in education. Educators who wish to learn about how such a program is conducted can participate as observers at PDK's institute. The observers receive training in developing the vision for their own institutes, screening and selecting students, developing curricula for institutes of various lengths, attracting co-sponsors, and other practical aspects of starting their own camps for prospective educators.

Each observer received a $300 scholarship from the PDK Educational Foundation to cover meals, lodging, and incidental expenses. Among the instructors for their program were Pam Young from Ohio's Camp Attracting Prospective Educators (CAPE), which was adapted from the PDK model; Freda Carroll of the Arkansas State University Chapter of PDK, which is a cosponsor of an institute in that state; Bruce McQuigg, director of PDK's summer institute; and members of PDK's Headquarters staff.

Michael English, an observer representing the Professional Association of Georgia Educators, remarked that he was very impressed with the institute and the quality of its students. He said, "I have, without hesitation, recommended to my colleagues that we use the PDK camp/institute model and conduct this type of program in Georgia."

PDK's Summer Institute for Prospective Educators already has spawned similar institutes in at least six states. Howard Hill, PDK's Director of Chapter Programs, reported that he knows of institutes in Arkansas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Ohio that were adapted from the PDK model.

"That is just the major ones we know about," Hill said. "There are many more smaller programs that were influenced by the PDK model."

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE: THE V.C.T. READ ADOPT-A-SCHOLAR PROGRAM

In 1989 Gerald H. and Victoria C.T. Read provided a grant to the PDK Educational Foundation to establish a program using chapter volunteers to help at-risk youth. During its first year, the Victoria C.T. Read Adopt-a- Scholar Program involved 10 chapters, each of which received a $300 grant to "adopt" at-risk students in grades 9 to 11 and to develop programs to help them overcome the environmental/ cultural, and academic barriers to success in school. New chapters have been added to the program each year, and 24 chapters have participated so far

Chapters involved in this program develop their own programs to meet the needs of their adopted students. The intent is that these programs serve as models for other community organizations interested in helping at-risk students. In this way, the program can have influence far beyond the specific activities of the participating chapters.

The description below of one chapter's involvement was provided by Carrie Frye, project director for the Central Florida Chapter. Future issues of NN&Q will describe the activities of other chapters involved in this program.

Many at-risk students have the talent to succeed in college. Often what they need is the knowledge that they can go to college and help in finding the resources to do so. The Central Florida Chapter is providing the social and other resources to help two talented at-risk students to achieve their dreams.

Two years ago, the chapter adopted two high school sophomores who were identified by their teacher as at risk. The students were doing very well in school, but they did not see college as an available option for them. Not only did the students lack the financial resources to go to college, they also lacked the social and cultural supports that make college seem possible.

Kappans involve the students in the chapter activities, including meetings and service projects. Carrie Frye, director of the chapter's adopt-a- scholar project, explained that these were the first relationships with college-educated people that these students had outside of school.

The students also have had the opportunity to learn about the work that professionals do. One of the students, for example, shadowed her English teacher for about a month in order to learn about the work of a teacher.

In the first year of the program, the students were involved in the chapter's "Books Open Opportunities for Kids" project. The students not only helped to collect and distribute books for children, they also served on the committee that selected recipients for the books. This year, the students are helping to plan the service project in which they will be involved.

"This gives them an opportunity to experience working with the community in a project connected with PDK," Frye explained. She added that providing service to others also builds the students' confidence and self-esteem.

The chapter also involves the students in cultural activities. Last year, the students saw their first Broadway production, "Phantom of the Opera,' at a local theater. The students' response was so positive that the chapter plans to make such activities a regular part of the program.

The chapter also is helping the students with choosing and applying to college. Kappans provided support for the students to take the SAT and ACT and paid for those tests. In addition, chapter members will take the students on college visits and help them with college applications. "We would like to be there in any way they need to get into the school of their choice," Frye said.

A chapter member who is a teacher in the students' school serves as a mentor for the students and also keeps the chapter informed about the students' success in school. Both the adopted scholars are honors students.

One problem is trying not to provide too many activities for these students, especially in their senior year, Frye said. She explained that both adopted students are very busy. In addition to their school work, both students are involved in many extracurricular activities and also have part-time jobs. One of the students, who is one of three sons of a single father, is responsible for his own financial upkeep. In addition to participating in three school sports, he also holds several part-time jobs.

Since becoming involved in the project, the chapter's adopted students see college not only as a possibility, but as something that will happen, Frye reported. Both students now are considering careers in medicine. Frye said that she firmly believes that these two students will reach their goals.

CHAPTERS WANTED FOR ADOPT-A-SCHOLAR PROGRAM

The PDK Educational Foundation Board of Governors invites chapters to participate in the Victoria C.T. Read Adopt-a-Scholar Program.

Chapters wishing to participate in the Victoria C.T. Read Adopt-a-Scholar Program must send a proposal that describes how they will work with one to three at-risk students in grades 9 to 11 in order to help them remain in school and prepare for college. Proposals for this program are accepted throughout the year.

The program has two components. The first is the adopt-a-scholar program. The Victoria C.T. Read Fund provides up to $300 to each participating chapter to help them carry out these activities. Chapters also are eligible for a second year of funding if their program has been successful.

The second component of the Victoria C.T. Read Adopt-a-Scholar Program provides scholarships to the participating students. These scholarships are based on financial need.

For more information about this program, contact:

Phone: 1-800-766-1156 or (812) 339-1156

PDK GOES ONLINE WITH NEW BBS

Kappans now can communicate with each other "at the speed of type." Computer users can contact PDK through the Internet or directly through the telephone lines.

This fall, PDK established a computer bulletin board with a multi-user online system. The system provides Kappans with E-mail capabilities that can be accessed from almost anywhere. All that is required is a computer and communications software, a modem, and access to a telephone line.

By registering on the bulletin board, all users will establish an account and can send and receive E-mail both with other users of the PDK system and with anyone across the Internet.

In addition to E-mail, users can access public message forums, teleconference, and download current information from PDK Headquarters. Forums have been established for each district and for the international chapters, allowing Kappans to share information about activities and other items of interest.

Among the resources available online through the bulletin board's libraries are the current issues of NN&Q and the Washington Newsletter. The bulletin board also features information about PDK products and services, including books, fastbacks, video and audio tapes, professional development workshops, membership news, and research.

For Kappans without access to the Internet, the bulletin board can be reached directly by dialing (812) 323-0291. It also can be reached by Telnet through the Internet. The modem should be set at 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.

The PDK bulletin board, called PDK's ED-LINK BBS, includes many features that make it easy for first-timers to use the system. Users can download communications software that is specially designed for the system or can use a wide variety of popular communications programs. The sysop (system operator) has installed a program that will guide first-time users through all parts of the bulletin board with ease. All commands are clearly explained.

First-time users should be aware that some options on the bulletin board will not be available to them until 24 hours after they first register on the system. For help with using the PDK bulletin board that cannot be provided with the system's own help option, users can leave E-mail for the sysop .

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPPORTS AMENDMENTS

At its summer meeting, the PDK Board of Directors went on record to support four amendments to PDK's Constitution and Bylaws. The Board decided by a unanimous vote to ask that Amendments A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4, which deal with membership, be given favorable consideration by the 45th Biennial Council. These amendments would establish categories of international at-large, student, and associate memberships and would allow interested educators to apply to a chapter's membership committee. The Board of Directors stated that they believe these amendments are essential to the future well-being of Phi Delta Kappa. The board also decided to indicate to the 45th Biennial Council that, if these amendments are passed, the board will ask that they be effective immediately upon ratification by the chapters.

Following are other key actions taken by the Board of Directors:

• Approved a preliminary budget for 1996-97 of $4,720,644.
• Decided to ask the 45th Biennial Council for a dues increase of $3 to be effective 1 July 1996.
• Authorized the Headquarters staff to seek external funding to enhance PDK's continuing commitment to providing leadership for the Future Educators of America.
• Affirmed the earlier action appointing Ronald Joekel as executive director of Phi Delta Kappa such appointment to be effective 1 December 1995 to 30 June 1998.
• Made funds available to provide for the continuing costs associated with PDK's new computer bulletin board (see story on page 5).

SIX KAPPANS RECEIVE FELLOWSHIPS

Six graduate students were selected as recipients of the l995 Howard M. Soule Graduate Fellowships in Educational Leadership. Named in honor of the late Howard M. Soule, a past president of PDK, these fellowships were established to support full-time graduate studies.

Applicants for the Howard M. Soule Graduate Fellowships must be members in good standing of Phi Delta Kappa and full-time students during the year in which the award is to be used. The fellowships are awarded in three categories: doctoral degree ($1,500), master's or specialist degree ($750), and dissertation or thesis research ($500). There were 37 applicants for the 1995 fellowships.

The recipients and their chapters are:

Doctoral Degree: John Koetzner, Sonoma County California Chapter, and Cynthia Cockrell, University of Detroit Mercy Chapter.

Master's/Specialist Degree: John McFadden, Central Massachusetts Chapter, and Judith Hrabak, North Coast Ohio Chapter.

Dissertation/Thesis Research: Jean Thornbrugh, Tulsa Oklahoma Chapter, and Sheridan Brown, Harvard Chapter.

Serving on the selection committee were: Janice Chappell (Wright State University Chapter), Jerry Kopp (California State University/Stanislaus Chapter), Don Orlich (Washington State University Chapter), Jon-Paul Roden (University of Connecticut Chapter), and Melvin Talbert (Broward County Florida Chapter).

NINE CHAPTERS SPONSOR FALL FASTBACK SERIES

Nine chapters sponsored fastbacks in the fall 1995 series. To sponsor a fastback, chapters make a $500 contribution to the PDK Educational Foundation. In return, the chapter receives 150 copies and an acknowledgment in the fastback, which many chapters use to honor someone. In addition, the author, if available, makes a presentation on the fastback topic at a chapter meeting.

The sponsoring chapters and the fastbacks they have sponsored are:

• Louisville Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana 386 "Center for Japanese Study Abroad" by William Jassey.
• Northwest North Dakota 387 "Controlling Aggressive Students" by Jack Blendinger Sandra D. Devlin and G. Franklin Elrod.
• Northern Illinois University 388 "Outcome-Based Education: Concerns and Responses" by Spence Rogers and Bonnie Dana.
• Ohio State University 389 "Raising Self-Esteem of Learners" by Ross Van Ness.
• University of Michigan 390 "Constructivist Teaching" by John A. Zahorik.
• Firelands College 391 "Effective Government Relations" for Public Education by Lawrence A. Wiget.
• Miami University 392 "Mathematical Modeling" by Eileen Veronica Hilke.
• Fordham University 393 "Developing an Effective Advisor/Advisee Program" by Phyllis E. Dale.

Descriptions of these fastbacks and ordering information are included in the flyer enclosed with this issue of NN&Q.

PDK OFFERS CHAPTERS "PROGRAM IN A BOX"

PDK's Center for Professional Development and Services has developed a series of programs that chapters can use "right out of the box."

The "Program in a Box" series is designed specifically for use in chapter meetings but also can be used in a variety of other professional settings. Each program focuses on a critical issue in education and includes a 30- minute videotape and a facilitator's guide. It provides suggestions for presenting and discussing the video and activities to follow the program.

Each video presents an interview with a nationally known expert on the topic. Currently there are 12 programs in the series:

"On Tracking and Ability Grouping" features Jeannie Oakes, a social scientist at the University of California at Los Angeles, and Martin Lipton, a high school English teacher in California.

"The Nongraded School" features Robert H. Anderson, former dean at Texas Technological University, and Barbara Nelson Pavan, former principal of the first nongraded/team teaching school in the United States.

"Quality Schools" features William Glasser, president of the Institute for Reality Therapy.

"Inducting New Teachers into the Profession" features Harry Wong, an award-winning teacher.

"Restructuring Schools" features Rexford Brown, a senior policy analyst for the Education Commission for the States.

"Classroom Discipline" features Richard Curwin, professor at San Francisco State University, and Allen Mendler, a psychotherapist and school psychologist.

"Performance Assessment" features Art Costa, professor emeritus at California State University.

"Parental Involvement" features Dorothy Rich, founder and president of the Home and School Institute.

"Multiple Intelligences" features David Lazear, staff trainer and founder of New Dimensions of Learning.

"Conflict Resolution" features Larry Dieringer, director of Educators for Social Responsibility.

"Reading Styles and Whole Language" features Marie Carbo, president of the National Reading Styles Institute.

"Creating Caring Classrooms" features Alfie Kohn, well-known author and consultant, and Eric Schaps, president of the Developmental Studies Center.

These programs are available for loan to chapters. Chapters that wish to use the Program in a Box for a chapter meeting or professional activity can receive a copy for only the costs of shipping and handling. For those interested in purchasing a copy, the cost is $125 plus shipping and handling.

For more information about the "Program in a Box" series, contact:

Phone: 1-800-766-1156 or (812) 339-1156

KAPPANS HONORED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

By the conclusion of the 1994-95 Annual Fund campaign, 29,030 Kappans had contributed $345/135 to the PDK Educational Foundation. That represents almost 2,000 contributors and more than $3,000 more than last year and is very close to the goal set for this year.

At the 45th Biennial Council in Detroit, chapters will be recognized for their contributions to the Foundation.

District VIII is the Outstanding District in PDK, with the highest percentage of members in good standing contributing to the Annual Fund. This is the fourth year in a row that District VIII has received this award. The district will receive a $750 project grant.

For the seventh year in a row, Area 7K was the coordinator area with the highest percentage of members contributing to the Foundation. Area 8E was the coordinator area with the largest number of gifts.

The chapters with the best giving records are:

St. Joseph Missouri is the chapter with the largest percentage of members contributing to the Foundation.

Northern Virginia, for the fourth year in a row, is the chapter with the largest number of contributors.

Loudoun-Northern Virginia is the outstanding new chapter among those installed since the last biennium.

The St. Joseph Missouri and Northern Virginia Chapters each will receive a $750 project grant. The Loudoun-Northern Virginia Chapter will receive a $500 award.

Five chapters are "Sweepstakes Award" winners, and each will receive a $1,000 project grant. Sweepstakes Awards are given to the chapters with the highest combined rankings based on the percentage and number of good- standing members contributing and the average gift per good-standing member. The chapters receiving this award are:

Beaver College
Greater Cleveland Ohio Inter-University
Kern California
Milwaukee
Southwest Florida

The chapters in each district with the highest percentage of good-standing members making a contribution and those with the largest number of contributors each will receive a $500 award. Chapters winning an international award are not eligible for district awards. The chapters in each district with the highest percentage of members contributing are:

District I -- Sitka Alaska
District II -- Santa Clarita Valley California
District III -- Northwest Missouri State University
District IV -- Mankato State University
District V -- Kokomo Indiana
District VI -- St. Bonaventure
District VII -- Florida Southern College
District VIII -- Tidewater Area Virginia

The chapters with the highest number of contributors are:

District I -- Cook Inlet Alaska
District II -- Sacramento California
District III -- University of Houston-University Park
District IV -- University of Minnesota/Twin Cities
District V -- Indiana University
District VI -- Buffalo-South
District VI -- Clearwater-St. Petersburg Florida
District VIII -- University of Tennessee

The Outstanding International Chapter, based on the percentage of members contributing, is the Tokyo Japan Chapter.

The 1994-95 Annual Fund's five giving societies have a total of 2,694 members. The George H. Reavis Society (gifts of $10,000 or more) has eight members. The President's Society ($100) has 296 members; the Founder's Society ($89) has 44 members; the Executive Director's Society ($50) has 474 members, and the Maynard Bemis Society ($25) has 1,872 members. Eligibility for the 1995-96 Founder's Society will increase to $90 to coincide with the number of years since the founding of Phi Delta Kappa in 1906.

At the close of the Annual Fund campaign, 285 chapters qualified for membership in the 1994-95 20/20 Club. This is the largest number of chapters to qualify for the 20/20 Club since 1982. To qualify for membership in the 20/20 Club, either 20% of a chapter's members in good standing or 20 members, whichever is greater, must contribute at least $5 to the Annual Fund.

Chapters are recognized for the number of consecutive years they have qualified, and that number is in parentheses after the name of the chapter in the list below. Those not previously listed in NN&Q are:

1995 20/20 CLUB

Acadia University (2)
Amarillo Texas (1)
Anderson University (9)
Appalachian State University (7)
Ball State University (2)
Baylor University (4)
Beaver College (14)
Black Hills State University (3)
Broward County Florida (16)
Butler University (2)
California State University/Dominguez Hills (1)
California State University/Los Angeles (2)
Catskill Area New York (1)
Cedar Rapids Area Iowa (1)
Central Missouri State University (1)
Cimarron Oklahoma (1)
College of Notre Dame (2)
College of William and Mary (1)
Collier County Florida (4)
Des Moines Area Iowa (1)
Eastern Oregon (1)
Fayetteville North Carolina Area (2)
Firelands College (2)
Florida Southern College (7)
Golden Gate California (1)
Greater Birmingham (1)
Greater Juneau Alaska (1)
Greenville/Spartanburg South Carolina (9)
Homewood Illinois (1)
Huntsville Alabama (1)
Iberia Spain (5)
Illiana Indiana/Illinois (1)
Illinois State University (1)
Imperial Valley California (1)
Indiana University (3)
Italia (3)
Jacksonville Florida (2)
Jefferson County Colorado (1)
Jefferson Missouri (2)
Jersey City State College (4)
Kanawha Valley West Virginia (1)
Kern California (5)
Keystone Province/Winnipeg (1)
Kokomo Indiana (11)
Lafayette Indiana (3)
Lake Cities Texas (9)
Lander University (2)
Litchfield Hills Connecticut (1)
Los Angeles California (1)
Loudoun-Northern Virginia (1)
Millersville Pennsylvania (2)
Mississippi Delta (2)
Missouri Valley Bismarck (1)
Montclair State University (3)
Moorhead Minnesota/Fargo North Dakota (3)
Morehead State University (5)
Napa Valley California (8)
North Arkansas Twin Lakes (1)
North Central Florida (1)
North Iowa Area (1)
Northern Illinois University (2)
Northern Michigan University (2)
Northwest Florida (7)
Northwest Tennessee (1)
Pace/Westchester (1)
Panhandle Florida (14)
Piedmont Area South Carolina (7)
Richmond Virginia (1)
Roanoke Virginia Area (12)
Rowan College of New Jersey (1)
Sacramento California (3)
Santa Clarita Valley California (1)
Sheboygan Wisconsin (2)
South Carolina State University (4)
Southeast Missouri (1)
Southern Connecticut State University (1)
Southwest Minnesota (1)
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (2)
St. Vrain Valley Colorado (2)
State University of New York/Albany (2)
Tennessee State University (8)
Thailand (2)
Tidewater Area Virginia (3)
Tokyo Japan (2)
Tuskegee University (1)
University of Arkansas (1)
University of Hawaii (3)
University of Maryland (2)
University of Minnesota/Duluth (2)
University of Missouri (1)
University of Pennsylvania (1)
University of Scranton (1)
University of Utah (1)
Vermilion County Illinois (1)
Virginia Piedmont (4)
Virginia State University (9)
Virginia Tech Northern Virginia (3)
Western Connecticut State University (2)
Western Nebraska (1)
Winona Minnesota (1)

"HOT TOPIC" EXAMINES PRENATAL DRUG EFFECTS

Children whose mothers abused drugs or alcohol during pregnancy present numerous challenges to educators. How can teachers successfully instruct students suffering the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome and other conditions associated with prenatal drug exposure? A new book from Phi Delta Kappa will provide some of the answers.

"Teaching Children Affected by Prenatal Drug Exposure" is the newest volume in PDK's popular "Hot Topics" series, published by the Center Evaluation, Development, and Research (CEDR). This volume, edited by Barbara J. Seitz de Martinez, provides an overview of scientific information on the prenatal effects of drugs and explores the implications for educators who deal with affected children.

The 33 articles in this volume examine such topics as fetal alcohol syndrome, prenatal nicotine exposure, the effects of cocaine and other drugs on fetuses and infants, judicial and legislative responses to addiction issues among pregnant women, and social and educational programs for prevention and intervention.

The cost for each title in the "Hot Topics" series is $25 plus shipping and handling. When three or more copies are ordered from the series, the cost is only $20 for each copy. To order "Teaching Children Affected by Prenatal Drug Exposure" or any other title in the series, write to:

Phone: 1-800-7661156 or (812) 339-1156

FASTBACK PRICES SET UNTIL THE YEAR 2000

Rising paper costs and other factors are evident in the new price schedule for the fastbacks, effective with the fall 1995 series of titles. Fastback prices were last raised in 1992.

The new price schedule/ which is intended to remain in effect for the next five years -- until the year 2000 -- is as follows: single-copy member price, $2.25; set of all 8 new fastbacks/ $13.50. Member prices are 25% lower than non-member prices, which are $3 for a single copy and $18 for the set.

The quantity discount schedule also has been simplified. The single-copy price is in effect for up to 9 copies. For 10 to 99 copies, the unit price drops to $2 for members. For 100 or more copies, the PDK member unit price is $1.50.

Additional price details are printed in the Fall 1995 Fastback Series flyer, which is included with this issue of NN&Q. The price change was approved by the PDK Educational Foundation Board of Governors at their summer meeting.

Current subscribers to the fastback standing order program will not be affected by the price rise until renewal time next summer.