A survey identified topics that 362 new dentists believed to be under- or overemphasized in the dental school curriculum, and those that are most important to dental practice. (Author/MSE)

In a family with an 18-year-old mentally retarded son who had trouble finding and keeping a job, counseling helped the father to set reasonable expectations for his son, the mother to reserve criticism until an appropriate time, and the son to be more responsible for his vocational training and job hunting. (CB)

Using a seven-month follow-up study of 1983 graduates (N=346) from a large, public university, compared the employment situation of men to women and of 1979 to 1983 graduates. Results indicated women were not employed in their fields, less satisfied, and earned less than men. Alternative career counseling strategies are discussed. (BL)

The Corporate Council on the Liberal Arts, a group of corporate executives having agreed that the liberal arts can provide better preparation for business careers than many people realize, has embarked on the difficult task of getting colleges and businesses to put that principle into practice. (MLW)

The authors ask questions and raise issues for continuing education. The questions provide a perspective for looking at the future integration of education and work. Topics covered are (1) clients, (2) content, (3) modes of delivery, and (4) sources. (CH)

California's Peninsula Academies train high-risk students academically and vocationally. Partnerships with employers provide hands-on training and summer jobs. The program's small school atmosphere helps motivate previously disaffected students. (SK)

Reviews forecasts about demographics and the labor force in the year 2000, predicting a skill shortage rather than a labor shortage, with more unqualified people competing for the very few low-skilled jobs. Underscores education's role in reducing functional illiteracy, dropout rates, and youth unemployment. (DMM)

The author discusses trends for the future in employment, including (1) wealth creation versus job creation, (2) growth of human services, and (3) growth of entrepreneurship. He states that education for future employment should stress reading, relating, and reasoning. (CH)

Describes the Language Resources for Management major offered by Ferrum College. Explains how the major emphasizes traditional values that are congruent with current economic and social realities. (EL)

States that writing must be taught in a way that interests and involves students and prepares them for life outside the writing classroom. Gives examples of appropriate assignments, including writing a letter of complaint and writing job application letters and resumes. (DF)

Contends that the Kenyan government needs to reexamine its high priority on formal education, since many educated Kenyans cannot find work. Suggests broadening of the curriculum to include vocational training and working toward economic development to solve Kenya's unemployment problems. (Author/CH)

The study gathered information concerning motives of postbaccalaureate adults for engaging in continuing professional education. Results indicate that for the majority (about 75 percent), career or job-related factors influence motives for returning to school, although impact varies according to gender or age. (CH)

Reports a consensus among surveyed Fortune 500 executives that effective communication skills are more important now than ever before for success in business. Makes curricular recommendations. (MS)

Presents a formula for teaching the basic principles of the communication process to the businessperson and the student who is struggling with theory. The STAMP formula emphasizes situation, tone, audience, medium, purpose. (SRT)

Expresses general agreement with Shapiro's "Scholarly Concerns of a Faculty of Education" and its position on schools of education as part of the larger university; the need of interdepartmental cooperation; and the importance of general education to teacher training. Describes the University of Calgary's joint General Studies/Elementary…