The author examines state government leadership roles, major trends in state government, and the mutuality of interests of state governments and social work education noting implications for the profession through discussion of curriculum building and curriculum content. (Editor/JT)

A public sector which provides services on a client-sensitive basis should result in public support and involvement in service aspects of government. Discusses the role of public service trainers and educators, public-service salary scales, group-interaction skills as a means of facilitating service, and developing a client-service orientation.…