Approximately 20,000 eighth-and eleventh-grade students in Texas were tested on nine career education objectives; (1) career planning and decision making; (2) occupational information; (3) job acquisition and retention; (4) work attitudes; (5) human relations skills; (6) self evaluation; (7) personal responsibilities; (8) economic factors; and (9)…

Data and descriptive analyses concerning degrees awarded in the U.S. and the South in 1977-78 are presented, based on National Center for Education Statistics information. One extensive table shows, for the United States, the Southern Regional Education Board region, and each of the southern states, the total number of degrees awarded at the…

Licensure laws in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania were reviewed to determine the extent to which the licensing boards in this region were requiring accreditation in professional licensing qualifications. The following professions were considered: certified public accountant, dental hygienist, pharmacist, physical…

A summary is presented of the survey of "State Education Agencies on Limited-English-Speaking Persons from Non-English-Dominant Backgrounds." The survey was designed to determine: (1) the extent of data currently available at the state level on the numbers of persons in the potential target group in each state, (2) the numbers who were…

Statistical data on college and university admissions and enrollment in New York State for fall 1977 are presented. The publication includes 15 tables pertaining to degree-credit and noncredit enrollment and four tables summarizing undergraduate and graduate admissions. Tables include the following information: a summary of degree-credit and…

This monograph contains follow-up information gathered by 54 Texas postsecondary institutions on 1975-76 occupational/technical graduates of both certificate and associate degree programs. Data are reported for 8,763 graduates from a total population of 13,958. The highlights were that: (1) 71% of the graduates were full-time employees in their…

A project to transport career education resources to teachers in Rhode Island's elementary and secondary schools was evaluated on the basis of its seven objectives: (1) to publicize information about career education and the materials and services provided by the project, (2) to make available career education materials, resources, and services to…

The 106 community colleges in California were surveyed by questionnaire to determine their current level of commitment to the aged in terms of programs and courses available, adult participation, and methods used to conduct programs. Eighty-three questionnaires (78%) were returned. Of the responding colleges, 43% were currently offering classes or…

The Association of California Community College Administrators' Management Development Institute was established in 1977 to provide workshop consultants and services for professional development activities. In 1979, a survey was conducted to determine whether the needs of the colleges were being met. Of the 105 California community college…

Primary objectives of this study were: (1) to assess the perceived needs for outside services at 121 school districts in the Arkansas State University (ASU) service area; and (2) to determine the preferred types of outside services. Each school district was categorized by four factors: accreditation status, student enrollment, geographic region,…

A study analyzed the nature of the delivery system for adult occupational education provided by the public sector in four New Jersey counties and then across the country. Objectives were to describe, identify, and analyze existing linkage networks; factors affecting articulation; factors facilitating or impeding collaborative linkages between…

This report explores sex role stereotyping and sex bias in national and state (Michigan) secondary vocational education program from several perspectives. Section I states the problem and gives the purpose of the report. Section II reviews the sources of sex role stereotyping in the legal, social, and cultural environments. Sections III and IV…

Statistical data on the 158 rural schools of Wyoming are presented, based on information collected in 1967. Data are categorized into 2 types: schools under county superintendents, and schools not under county superintendents. Teacher-pupil ratios are presented for each school. The data indicate that 127 schools were under direct supervision of…

This statewide study of the fireman's occupation was undertaken to (1) identify the duties and responsibilities for each rank in the fire service, (2) identify the training and educational requirements of each rank, (3) determine who is best qualified to give the necessary training and education required for each rank, (4) develop a comprehensive…

The 1948, Arkansas School District Reorganization Act was passed in an effort to reduce the 1589 small school districts to a smaller number. Those districts not consolidated would form county districts. As of the 1967-68 school year, 26 of these county districts remained. The purpose of this study was to provide information drawing attention to…