Description: This article discusses the Continuing Education Task Force recommended formation of a permanent committee that would be responsible for “ensuring that SOA members have access to educational programs and materials that enhance and enrich their basic education and on-the-job performance beyond basic education.” The first large project being undertaken by the CE Coordinating Committee is to determine for each practice area: • Continuing education needs • Most appropriate delivery format • Responsibility for developing materials and programs Also, a discussion of the addition of the professional development PD component to the Society of Actuaries examination syllabus.

Description: This article is about the challenging role of the actuary in business and how Canada's resolution to this challenge can benefit the profession as a whole.

Description: E-courses available from the Society of Actuaries.

Description: Highlights new Professional Actuarial Study Guide entitled Distribution Costs and Compensation.

Description: Review of a new text on mortality measurement, 'Mortality Table Construction' by Robert W. Batten.

Description: The title is the theme of the SOA spring meeting on April 14 - 15, 1980. The meeting will focus the effects of changing outside forces on product development, pricing and distribution systems. Possible sessions are discussed.

Description: Resources to help actuaries advance their careers.

Description: Discusses reader criticism of an article published in a previous newsletter and encourages readers to keep their minds open to new ideas.

Description: This article explains the Society of Actuaries' views on mandatory continuing education.

Description: Discusses the direction for actuarial research in the areas of experience studies, theory, and practice.