Although growth in West Germany higher education has been less rapid than anticipated, it has encouraged regional planning and more even geographic distribution of institutions. The concept of geographically balanced distribution will be seriously tested after 1990 when enrollment declines are expected and institutions must stand on their own…

Data from three Canadian university libraries on length of service, degree of mobility, and age of professional staff suggest that the combination of middle age, long service, and immobility results in severe deficiencies of motivation, morale, and creativity. Job rotation and job enlargement are suggested as solutions. (EM)

Analyzes the economic adjustment of Cuban immigrants in the United States at the household level. Structure of the family, with the particular contributions of women and older members, is key to successful adjustment. (ETS)

A mail-out survey was used to assess the transportation needs of seniors living in relatively remote rural areas of Saskatchewan. Two types of transportation needs were identified: the need to make local trips at least once a week and the need for transportation to a district center at least once a month. (Author/CT)

This study examined academic rewards in occupational therapy (OT) education through a survey of baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate programs. Questionnaires from 275 full-time faculty were analyzed. Results show that OT faculty are younger, hold lower academic ranks and degrees, and are less often tenured than most faculty in higher education.…

Professional staff of colleges and universities usually do not have the kind of clearly defined paths for advancement that are available to the faculty. The results of a survey examining opportunities for professional staff are presented. Information given includes job classification, salaries, job evaluation, promotion, and incentives.…

A study of the educational background, extent, and origins of overseas training and academic inbreeding of education faculty in Australian universities found substantial overseas training (primarily in English-speaking countries and varying in origin by degree level) and a moderate proportion of faculty with degrees from their own institutions.…

Explores careers of 23 Black professional women involved in social change programs in urban Black communities. Discusses conflict between dominant culture professionalism and goals of social change, and difficulties in predicting behavior of the Black middle class with reference to combined effects of race and class or "nation-class"…

An important part of the analysis of the expected effects of institutional closure is estimation of redistribution of students attending the closed school. How coefficient estimates from models of enrollment demand can be used to predict the alternative attendance choices of students enrolled at the closed school is discussed. (Author/MLW)

Portions of a July 1983 document describing the origins and possible functions of a commission on college faculty retirement, to be funded by the Carnegie Commission, are presented. The commission's major tasks would be to reexamine the purposes and goals of a pension fund, review the current plans, and structure a plan for the future. (MSE)

A descriptive study of 29 PhD's whose anticipated academic careers have been disrupted by tenure denial, contract termination, or underemployment is discussed. The subjects' assessments of their situations, their problems, and their coping techniques are described. (Author/MLW)

Describes an exit interview procedure for employees leaving the school system designed to identify potential personnel problems, maintain good employee relations, provide statistics on reasons for turnover, and provide assessment data for inservice education programs. Reports statistical data based on interview implementation, 1981-83. (TE)

Presents an historical survey of the creation and development of the Open University established in Great Britain in 1969. Concludes that the vitality and adaptability of the institution ensure it a bright future. (Author/DB)

Suggests that no issue on the domestic scene has greater importance for women than full employment because the potential gains for women are immense when the economy moves into high gear and there are jobs enough for all who are willing able and seeking work. (Author/AM)

Presents a discussion of community college education as an economic investment and the results of a recent study showing that, in 1974 dollars, (1) taxpayers receive an annually compounded rate of return on their community college investment of 12.11 percent for males and 11.34 percent for females, and (2) rates accruing to graduates are 5.6…