Business educators must make students aware of the pitfalls in the current move toward office specialization in the word processing movement. The adoption of technological methodology can cause a human trade-off in which people become mere agents of machines. Business educators must begin to emphasize the needs of individuals. (SC)

This article suggests guidelines to properly prepare effective, efficient secretarial employees. (Editor)

Discusses a study conducted to determine the implications for the collegiate secretarial curriculum of the need for and use of shorthand by secretaries in a select area. It was concluded that shorthand should continue to be taught but that the content and methodology of shorthand instruction should be reassessed. (CT)

Some basic areas of law that the author feels should be included in a unit of work for secretarial students are outlined. (HD)

A program covering the duties and knowledge required of a legal secretary. (MS)

The author describes the organization of the clerical staff, career paths, and job requirements at various levels in her company and offers suggestions for the educational preparation of word processing clerks, as an entry into office occupations. (SK)

To keep students aware of the advantages of shorthand and in the shorthand program, the author presents some techniques for teaching the first week of beginning shorthand, among them letting the students learn basic strokes without a textbook in order to write simple shorthand during the first few days. (MF)

Described is the content of the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) Examination and how candidates can prepare for the two-day examination. Included are five teaching suggestions to help students pass the office procedures section of the test, and information on certification criteria and the value of the CPS rating. (MS)