This study aims to look for relationships between the characteristics and experiences of teacher candidates while in the program and their subsequent workforce entry after leaving the program. A hierarchical logistic regression was conducted on five blocks of variables: demographics, entry academic variables, program academic variables, completion…

Throughout history, there has been a great emphasis placed on the ability to predict future events. The value of such prognostication varies between situations and domains, but the objective remains the same. Is it possible to use current or past observations to forecast future events? One specific area in which such insight is sought after is the…

In 1982-83, a study was conducted to investigate the technical skills and knowledge needed for employment in entry-level secretarial/clerical occupations in the business community of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and to determine the current and perceived future status of word processing approaches in local firms. A survey instrument was mailed…

A study was conducted at Skyline College to develop and implement a futuristic curriculum model for training secretaries/office assistants to work in an automated office. The study involved four internal evaluations: (1) secretarial instructors evaluated the courses offered by the department using a strategic planning course analysis worksheet;…

In the face of a decline in the number of proprietary business colleges in North Carolina, a study was conducted to identify projected business training demands for 1980-1985 in six regions within North Carolina; to identify the resultant curricular needs in the areas of marketing, retailing, business administration, accounting, and secretarial…