Problems are discussed distinguishing working class from middle class college students, based on experiences of teaching at Richmond College of the City University of New York. (JM)

Presented at the 1969 NCEA Convention.

Analyzes 116 Navajo senior class students attending Chinle High School on their perceptions of difficulties in migrating from the reservation and adjusting to urban life, Examines four variables related to basic survival skills for successful urban living: mobility, communication, social networking, and money management. (ERB)

Bibliographic survey reviews major studies of careers and mobility of librarians in three countries. Studies in the United States focus on library school students or graduates; librarianship as a career; public, academic, and special libraries; and more than one type of librarian. British and Nigerian studies are more briefly reviewed. (EJS)

Investigated perceived sources of emotional and instrumental support for recently relocated families (N=298) in hypothetical crisis situations. Very few individuals reported having no social supports. The extended family was viewed as the most important source, despite geographical separation, followed by friends and formal support systems.…

Used an inventory of coping behaviors to examine how adolescents (N=41) cope with the stress of relocation. The most helpful techniques were establishing friendships, starting over, experiencing loneliness, and maintaining current functioning. Females seemed to use more coping behaviors successfully than males. Age differences were less…

Used path analysis to study the educational aspirations of secondary school students in Costa Rica (N=346) and a second combined sample of students and dropouts (N=202). Results showed that preference for the Educational Mobility Channel mainly affects academic aspirations for males. Females' aspirations appear related to sex role socialization.…

Sociodemographic characteristics and major factors influencing Louisiana's medical school graduates' choice of geographic location for graduate medical education are analyzed, and a profile of students preferring to study in-state is presented. Implications for states wanting to increase the proportion of medical students remaining in-state are…

Based on the hypothesis that graduate medical training should support and reinforce the choice to locate in underserved areas, a Texas medical group examined the practice locations of 20 residents during 1975-81. Results show medically underserved areas to be devalued and increased value placed on practice in metropolitan areas. (MSE)

Options for faculty utilization in a steady state are examined, with consideration for their economy or ability to increase turnover or flexibility: early retirement, part retirement, retraining, exchange with other institutions or industry, and fixed-term appointments or lecturer positions. (MSE)

Evaluated self and organizational responses of 384 middle level managers. Compared groups of high and low likelihood of promotion and groups of varying degrees of mutuality. Found these groups are independent. Suggests both likelihood of promotion and mutuality appear useful in clarifying managerial work motivation. (Author/JAC)

Social interaction and physical activity are important aspects of health maintenance for the aged. A holistic approach to the care of the elderly in nursing homes would involve a team of professionals who encourage residents to pursue such tasks as adaptation to loss, and maintenance of physical activity to retain function. (JN)

Two surveys, taken 10 years apart, describe college presidents' tenure in their positions and their reasons for leaving. Those reasons include achievement of objectives, a longer-than-average term, becoming chancellor, governing board relationships, faculty relations, family needs, physical stamina, retrenchment, and merger. (MSE)

A selection of available resources from various agencies is presented to inform the older adult about such issues as: (1) special travel arrangements for travelers with unusual needs; (2) accommodations; (3) local transportation, (4) recreational activities; and (5) fashions for the changing body. (JN)