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Slesinger, Doris P.; Cautley, Eleanor – 1988
This research project estimated migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in four Midwestern States in 1988, using the Public Health Service's definitions of such workers. Researchers collected federal agricultural data and state reports on migrant education programs and crop patterns, and considered other potential data sources. Numerous…
Descriptors: Dependents, Employment Patterns, Hispanic Americans, Maps
Picus, Larry; Cohen, Carolyn – 1982
In 4 stages, this paper, prepared by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL), examines trends in secondary education: a review of 11 major studies from the 1970's; responses from 320 Northwest high school principals to survey questionnaires; a telephone survey of 21 local, state, regional, and national observers of youth employment…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Finance, Educational Trends, Employment Opportunities
Blair, Brittain A. – 1984
In 1983-84, a feasibility study was conducted to determine the viability of establishing a comprehensive alternative energy technology program at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC). The study involved an examination of a number of exemplary associate degree programs in alternative energy, through on-site visits and telephone surveys; a survey of…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Associate Degrees, Community Colleges, Educational Needs
Polk County Task Force for Adult Educational Needs Assessment, Columbus, NC. – 1984
Developed as part of an assessment of the need for a new Polk County Isothermal Community College campus, this report provides the results of a study conducted to determine the nature and extent of the need for postsecondary education in Polk County and to recommend cost-effective, quality-conscious strategies to meet identified needs. Chapter A…
Descriptors: College Planning, Community Characteristics, Community Colleges, Community Surveys
Clagett, Craig A. – 1988
In 1988, a series of studies was conducted at Prince George's Community College (PGCC) to assess student outcomes with respect to course pass rates, student retention, the performance of PGCC transfer students at four-year institutions, graduate transfer and employment patterns, employer evaluations of PGCC graduates, scores on licensure and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Graduates, College Transfer Students
Thomas, Cheryl; And Others – 1983
Examining the economic status of Native women in Alaska, this report compares the economic well being of Native women to other women in the state and nation, looks at factors contributing to their economic status, and makes positive action recommendations. Based on 1970 and 1980 census data, chapter I analyzes the 50% increase of Alaska Native…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Economic Factors, Economic Opportunities, Economic Status
McIntosh, Billie Jane – 1987
A mailed questionnaire was used to find out where Native Americans are presently employed in higher education in Arizona, how near parity the personnel numbers are, what levels of employment are included, how tribes are consulted for curriculum development and program services, and what Native American curriculums and programs are now available.…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, American Indian Education, American Indian Studies, American Indians