Following identifications of gendered inconsistencies in higher education delivery [Ain, C., F. Sabir, and J. Willison. 2018. "Research Skills That men and Women Developed at University and Then Used in Workplaces." "Studies in Higher Education," Published online.], this work exposes unseen gender-related issues in the graduate…

This paper reports the results of a survey and follow-up interviews that were administered to instructors of the undergraduate systems analysis and design course, a core course of the Information Systems curriculum. The goal of this research was to learn if the background of the instructor, in terms of industry experience, affects the purpose and…

Describes procedures and results of the development and validation at Boston (Massachusetts) University of competencies needed by school personnel at various levels for the implementation of career education programs, and the perceptions of teachers, counselors, coordinators, and administrators toward these competencies. Includes tables of…

New data from the Current Population Survey were used to reclassify occupations by level of education and training required. The following categories resulted: first professional degree; doctorate; master's; work experience plus bachelor's; associate's degree; postsecondary vocational training; work experience; and short-term, moderate, or…

Australian universities are surveyed to determine the proportion of female appointments and the appointments of candidates with non-Australian degrees. Evidence is presented that shows both groups are underrepresented, and partial explanations are offered. (JSR)

Between 1983 and 1993, an increasing share of jobs was in high-paying occupations requiring college education. However, most jobs that were filled paid below-average wages and did not require college. (SK)

From 1983-91, proportions of workers who received training to improve skills jumped from 35-41 percent, attributable largely to company programs. Those who trained to qualify for jobs increased from 55-57 percent. Numbers of African Americans and Hispanics who needed training to qualify were 10 percent below those of other groups. (SK)

Discusses employment projections for the next 15 years. Indicates that job growth in the service industries will help offset projected declines in manufacturing and agriculture. Health and business services will lead all job fields. Includes charts of the fastest growing jobs, the value in earnings of education, and the education needed for…

Presented are the results of a survey of 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico pertaining to standards or legal requirements for the certification of cooperating teachers. (CJ)

College graduates entering the labor force during 1990-2005 are projected to encounter increased competition for jobs requiring a degree; fewer college-level job openings are also predicted. (SK)

Electronic business is stimulating employment in some sectors across industries, such as computer-related and customer service occupations, and diminishing employment in others, such as administrative support and marketing/sales. Similarly, employment impacts will vary by industry. (Contains 56 notes and references.) (SK)

Depicts total employment in 1996 and 2006 by number and percent as well as changes by major occupational groups. Notes that occupations requiring at least an associate's degree are expected to grow faster than those requiring less education or training. (Author)

Employment in professional and related occupations and service occupations will increase the fastest and add the most jobs from 2000 to 2010. Changes in technology or business operations will cause the largest declines in occupational demand. Occupations requiring a postsecondary award or academic degree will account for 42 percent of total job…

The January 1991 Current Population Survey asked, "Did you need training to qualify for your current job?" The 57 percent who said they needed training earned about $10,000 more than those who did not. Results agree with conventional wisdom on the subject and are consistent with those of a similar survey conducted in 1983. (JOW)

The author explores some of the likely characteristics of our economy and the forces shaping jobs in the future; proposes a framework for thinking about what it will take to perform those jobs; and responds to the question "What skills will we need to survive and succeed in the future?" (CT)