Examines trends in the educational and career aspirations of women entering college, based on a 1987 survey conducted at UCLA and data from a nationwide survey taken annually since 1966. Calls for greater institutional response to women's needs, based on their increased enrollment and broadened aspirations. (DM)

This annotated bibliography was compiled to facilitate work in the development of a data base on women's education and career development. Primary emphasis was on research conducted during the last decade. Most of the publications abstracted are based on empirical research. However, included are some historical accounts, policy papers, and…

Essays include: some considerations on the higher education of women (Rosemary Park); three women, creators of change (Esther Raushenbush); women's education, the case for the single-sex college (Susan Romer Kaplan); liberal arts education and women's development (C. Robert Pace); women's studies, its origin, organization, and prospects (Sheila…

Progress in employment of women faculty and administrators in higher education is examined. Four recommendations are made: simplification of recordkeeping to allow more funds for recruitment; mentorship for new faculty; high level (governance) commitment to affirmative action for women; and administrator commitment to affirmative action during…

A study was undertaken, in compliance with the Women's Educational Equity Act of 1974 (part of the Education Amendments in 1974) to identify the extent and kinds of sex discrimination in access to postsecondary education. The analysis of the data includes participation rates of women in various forms of postsecondary education, the impact of…

A study was undertaken to identify the kinds and extent of sex discrimination in access to postsecondary education. The study examined: (1) the participation of women in educational activities (secondary schools and postsecondary collegiate and noncollegiate institutions); (2) the effect of differential socialization and socioeconomic status on…