Student ratings of instruction (SRI) are commonly used to evaluate courses and teaching in higher education. Much debate about their validity in evaluating teaching exists, which is due to concerns of bias by factors unrelated to teaching quality (Spooren et al., 2013). Our objective was to identify peer-reviewed original research published in…

Those responsible for ensuring military members are prepared to meet rigorous leadership challenges must do so to the highest professional standard. To that end, this present inquiry investigates possible gender bias within military leadership training, associated curricula, methods of instruction, and cultural infrastructures. Despite several…

This study examines racial and ethnic diversity among Canadian academic librarians and discusses the findings of a nationwide survey. The survey posed questions related to equity plans and programs as well as recruitment practices for academic librarians from equity-seeking groups with a focus on Aboriginal and visible/racial minority librarians.…

The Special Libraries' Association (SLA) has conducted salary surveys since 1967, triennially from 1967 to 1990, biennially from 1990 to 1996 and annually from 1997 forward. The objectives of the annual Salary Survey are to: (1) Collect and analyze systematic, accurate information about the salaries of special librarians and information…

A 1983 study of managers in a large Canadian corporation found that women were only 80 percent as likely as their male colleagues to be promoted. The influence of gender on a manager's chances of promotion was found to be sizeable even when career-related factors were held constant. (JOW)

Narrates some characteristic reactions of Canadian academics to the tenure concept; discusses representative criteria considered for promotion at Canadian universities, and sets out a model dispute resolving procedure which could be used when the appropriateness of such awards is questioned in individual cases. (Author/JF)

A survey of 192 managers and professionals in the Quebec public sector indicated that the absence or inadequacy of practices linked to career planning, development, and support, as well as lack of opportunity to play new roles and participate in work groups, accentuates the perception of career plateauing. (JOW)

Concludes most organizations have administrator promotion and selection problems. Suggests good selection procedures produce valid, reliable, job-related information; exhibit fairness/are perceived as "fair"; and fit "political" realities. Examines Hamilton and Dufferin-Peel selection procedure models, which also incorporate…

Despite the gains that have been made in employment equity in recent years, women may still feel a need for further progress. This study examines the responses of a sample of men and women teachers to an employment equity questionnaire and provides some suggestions for counseling women developing life career goals and plans. (Author)

A survey received 1,608 responses from 2,150 employees of a Canadian professional services firm. Women and men reported similar opportunities for on-the-job development and continuous learning, but women were less satisfied and more prone to turnover, suggesting that career development opportunities translate to more challenging work or promotions…

This study used naturalistic inquiry to gain an understanding of how managerial personnel perceived career development and succession planning at a postsecondary technical institute in Canada. A total of nine individuals in three different career development stages completed semistructured interviews. It was found that managers perceived the…

Examines the socialization of seven promoted and seven aspiring vice-principal candidates in a large Ontario school district. Certain socialization experiences were highly valued in the selection process: having systems-level administrative experience; being focused toward preparation; practicing instructional leadership; developing a strong…

Questionnaires and interviews were used to study the influence of mentors on the careers of Canadian women in elementary and secondary educational administration. Half the women surveyed had a mentor to assist them in career advancement. More than half the women had been a mentor to others. (JHZ)

Purpose: This study aims to assess whether differences exist in the barriers reported by, and in the person- and situation-centred factors related to the managerial advancement of, women with and without children. The study also seeks to examine whether having children influences womens advancement, by affecting person-situation factors such as…

The Institute of Professional Librarians of Ontario suggests that these guidelines be the minimum requirements for the employment of a registered professional librarian. Under conditions of employment, the guidelines provide for an employment contract, a probation period, job security, and promotion opportunities. Methods are suggested for making…