The objective of this paper is to describe the procedures and results of a board of education using a community committee in the selection of a new superintendent. The use of a committee in this role is unusual, given the board's legal responsibility and the significance of the task. An analysis of the procedures and results indicates that the…

This paper examines the theoretical basis for "excessive" job mobility among certain groups of young workers that may lead to spells of unemployment and low lifetime earnings. An economic model of job findings by young workers is used to describe "normal" behavior and "pathological" cases of excessive job mobility and unemployment. Emphasis is on…

This guide equips students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors needed to make effective educational and career decisions. Chapter 1 examines attitudes toward work and outlines the career choice process. A career- and life-planning checklist helps students set goals. Chapter 2 explores personal characteristics through…