A nationwide survey was conducted to test the validity of a theoretical model of advising program development. Respondents generally supported the model, which outlines the direction, nature, and scope of changes leading toward an effective advising service. The survey revealed disagreement on the stimulus/response relationship outlined in the…

Data collected by the University of Texas/Austin School of Social Work on the extent and structure of substantive specializations in master's level social work curricula indicate the continuation of a trend toward organization by both practice method and substantive focus. However, little indication of depth was found in existing specializations.…

Providing child care for employees will become increasingly important. In nationwide survey of four-year institutions, nearly three-quarters of the 73 institutions that responded said they contributed in some way to child care for their students and employees. (MLW)

American colleges and universities (N=1,188) were surveyed to determine availability of creativity courses. Six percent of the colleges conducted such courses, and the 76 colleges are listed. Course content, credit value, departmental context, and geographic regional trends are examined, along with respondents' reasons for not developing…

Examined subsample of nonworking older Black Americans (N=295) from the National Survey of Black Americans sample. Found four factors contributed significantly to respondents' unretired-retired status: indistinct line between lifetime and old age work patterns, view that occasional work is necessary, income from other than private pensions, and…

Trends in the market value of college and university endowments, reflecting changes in market value, interest, and dividends, are summarized and listed for 100 institutions. Overall 1-,3-, 5-, and 10-year gains in equities, bonds, and total funds are tabulated. (MSE)

Results of a national survey of counseling psychologists indicated they spend the majority of their professional time providing individual psychotherapy; are eclectic in theoretical orientation; are increasingly identified with the work setting of private practice; and are satisfied with their graduate and internship training. (Author/BL)

A literature review and mail survey suggests that while many colleges and universities are promoting and selling themselves, very few are professionally managing marketing activities. (MSE)

Provides results from a nationwide survey of educators conducted to determine their perceptions of change in image of the public community college during the 1970's in the areas of growth and management, programs offered, faculty, students, and other changes in policies, programs, or procedures. (DMM)

College and university appropriations are summarized, including special project support, and tuition and salary changes made in signed legislation in California, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. (MSE)

Twenty-one endowed chairs of nursing are listed, including information about the schools where they are placed, year of initial endowment, funding level, specific content area or focus, and the name of the chair. (MSE)

The 50 states and the District of Columbia were surveyed concerning their procedures for delivering educational services to limited English proficient (LEP) handicapped students. Results indicated that few states have established procedures and guidelines for delivering educational services to LEP handicapped students. (Author)

A national housing survey revealed that 2.5 percent of all older Americans lived with nonrelatives, another 7 percent were interested in sharing their current unit with others, and 8 percent of older homeowners were interested in converting part of their home into a separate rental unit. However, many reported housing-related problems including…

Presents a survey of foreign language enrollment in public secondary schools. Results were obtained from the responses of 33 states and estimates from the 18 missing respondents. Approximately 3.5 million students were enrolled in foreign language courses in grades 7-12. Spanish had 54 percent enrollment, French 30 percent, German 9 percent, and…

Presents findings of the Engineering Manpower Commission's 1983 survey of engineering technology enrollments. Includes data on enrollments for all students by curriculum and academic year; women and minorities; all associate degree programs by institutions; all bachelor degree programs; and for Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology…