This study assessed the nature of the relationship between earning advanced degrees and career outcomes such as salary, job satisfaction, social capital, and human capital among professionals in the parks and recreation field. The sample (n = 196) was drawn from parks and recreation agencies located in the United States. Agencies, excluding…

There have been calls to increase the autonomy of higher education institutions in Europe for a number of years. They have been counterbalanced by demands for increasing accountability and a European quality assurance system. In London in 2007, the European ministers of education decided to implement a European register of accredited quality…

A study investigating institutional factors affecting the performance of the employment service (ES) focused on (1) organizational characteristics conducive to high performance in state ES agencies and their local operations and (2) the external linkages of the ES with state and local politics, other agencies, and the U.S. Department of Labor…

Sources of information regarding camping, backpacking, and related activities are annotated in a comprehensive listing of books, films and other non-print media, pamphlets, and periodicals largely dating from 1960. The volume contains chapters pertaining to: general directories, general camping, organized camping, camp related activities,…

A central source of information on the key organizations concerned with energy in the United States has been compiled. Chapter 2 covers organizations involved with broad questions of energy policy; Chapters 2-6 describe organizations having to do with sources of energy: oil, natural gas, coal, water power, nuclear fission, and alternate sources;…

A brief explanation of the national apprenticeship program is presented primarily in terms of the more important policies and the role of government in this system of training. Eleven sections are included: (1) What Is Apprenticeship? (2) Why Is Apprenticeship Important? (3) What Can Apprenticeship Do? (4) How the National Apprenticeship Program…

British and American approaches to educational evaluation are compared in terms of definition, political genesis, the agencies which commission and execute evaluation studies, and the use of results. The future evolution of these evaluation approaches is also discussed. (JAC)

Since 1982, the Indian Family Exception Doctrine has been circumventing the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Although not clearly defined, the doctrine has been pivotal in several American Indian child welfare cases in the United States. Over time, the doctrine continues to evolve and self-define. Several phrases have become part of the…

This publication is a central source of information on organizations in the U.S. that are involved in energy issues. Addresses are given and descriptions of activities are usually included for each organization listed. Federal, interstate, state, and other organizations are listed under energy categories which include the various energy sources;…

This bibliography on refugees provides approximately 150 citations grouped under the following headings: (1) general historical works; (2) theory, classification typology, and definition; (3) persecution; (4) asylum and legal issues; (5) refugee politics and policies; (6) flight; (7) camps; (8) resettlement; (9) adjustment and assimilation; (10)…

Essay on educating children for the 21st century discusses lifelong learning, fundamental skill development, topics future-oriented curriculums should include, and educational trends. Agencies specializing in various aspects of the future are listed in teaching resource guide. Instructional materials including software, learning kits, books, and…

This report presents information about public elementary and secondary education for the 2003-04 school year. The data were provided by state education agencies through the Common Core of Data (CCD) survey system, a universe data collection that includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Defense…

The term "continuation school," while commonly used in England for some time has not been generally employed in this country and may need some further explanation. As use in this bulletin, it refers to any type of school which offers to people while they are at work opportunity for further education and training. It thus presupposes…