The majority of students enrolled in college today work at least part-time. Although the benefits of working have been noted for years, institutions of higher education tend to operate under the assumption that students should prioritize their academic careers over their employment. First we review literature examining why students work, the…

Several recent studies examining campus employment patterns over the last 10, 20 or 30 years show an increasing dependence on adjuncts and a large expansion of support staff, the latter driven by the need to comply with government regulations, provide information technology services and meet student demand for creature comforts on campus. Among…

This article contains suggestions for teachers wishing to remain active in the field of education but not on a full-time basis, especially considering that the oldest of the baby boomers have begun to retire, that people are living longer, and a growing segment of the workforce views retirement as a transition to a new venture, not the end of an…

The goals of this program were to employ math, science, and occupational education teachers in positions that would expose them to advances in science and technology, thus increasing their effectiveness as teachers, and to provide businesses with competent part-time employees. Eighty-two teachers were employed and 30 businesses were served by the…

The Retired Operating Staff Employment Services program brings to the University of New Hampshire a pool of skilled, experienced former employees as applicants for temporary employment throughout the campus. The system suits the needs of both the retirees and the university, costs less, and is deemed applicable to all institutions. (MSE)

This scope-of-work continued the Work Again Project (Development and Implementation of a Center to Place Elders into Working Positions) by extending it into five surrounding communities in Southeastern Missouri. The project's six objectives were (1) to continue the original project by training and placing more older adults, (2) to continue the…

Presents youth employment as the principal casualty of cities' transformation from manufacturing- to service-oriented economies. They have been squeezed out of growth sectors and are increasingly employed in retail industries with few opportunities to work with adults or acquire meaningful skills. School-based interventions are proposed. (SA)

Universities could benefit by offering more flexible part-time job opportunities such as job-sharing, following an apparent national trend in accommodating social and economic needs. Institutions have many options in scheduling and allocating tasks. Possible benefits include improved employee attitude and productivity. (MSE)

A project proposed to organize and teach a series of training programs on nontraditional jobs for adults over age 55. Nontraditional was defined as any work situation other than full-time, historically-typical jobs in a community. Project staff developed four training classes in small appliance repair, plant care, mother's care, food preparation…

News concerning developments affecting women at colleges and universities is presented. Among the issues are the following: the Graduate Women's Network at the University of Michigan; a portable campus that provides career help to rural women in Minnesota; reentry programs into the corporate world for women 35 to 45 years old; an increase in…

Developed by a study concerned with urban youth unemployment, this report provides descriptions of sixteen pilot projects intended to find or create unsubsidized jobs for youth, help them prepare for these jobs, and bring youth and jobs together. Based on the theme that unemployment results not from lack of will to work but from lack of…

This quarterly publication contains 13 articles covering various aspects of education and youth employment in Australia. "Youth Employment Strategies: Public Service of South Australia" (Jenny Rhodes) describes opportunities for South Australian youth to enter public service. "School Influences on Retention in Victorian Government…