There is a vast discrepancy between scientific findings as to the magnitude and permanence of Mexican migration to the United States, on the one hand, and the public's perceptions, on the other. The reason for this is a process of ideological formation which responds to diverse economic and political interests. (Author/GC)

A model that emphasizes the effective use of feedback on performance can influence the job-related behaviors of subordinates. Feedback to employees requires specificity, consistency, credibility, accuracy, and a combination of positive with negative information. Feedback is essential for maintaining the job satisfaction of women in nontraditional…

The status of faculty evaluation in optometric education and techniques contributing significantly to teaching quality are reviewed. Institutions are encouraged to provide incentives for faculty development with a favorable organizational climate and time. (MSE)

A survey of over 400 Iowa and Missouri park and recreation professionals showed that work pressure, job clarity, and staff support were key work environment variables related to burnout. Implications for recreation administration are discussed. (Author/PP)

There are two keys to effective student recruitment: creativity in seeking applicants and mobilization of institutional support for the admissions program. To survive the 1980s unscathed, the small college must have a talented admissions director and a president who can marshall the college's resources behind the admissions program. (MSE)

An analysis of the school climate literature, based on over 200 references, uses an organizational taxonomy to organize the diverse body of research and climate typologies. It draws conclusions about common findings and summarizes methodological issues common to school climate studies. (Author/PN)

Large corporations are in a unique position to employ the disabled, but they sometimes lack the motivation to do so. The author discusses elements of a corporate policy for the disabled, ways of formulating and disseminating it, assignment of responsibility, changes in management attitudes, and the special case of the multinational company.…

A staff development program for classified support personnel at an institution whose small size cannot justify a large program is described. Needs assessment, program implementation, and lessons learned from the experience are outlined, and special problems and tensions in small-college staff programs are noted. (MSE)

Discusses the construction of a high density, mobile shelving storage facility addition to the General Library at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana campus. Building criteria, space considerations, and the utilization of mobile storage technology are noted. Illustrative material is provided. (EJS)

Shows that some job attributes have significant influence on worker quit behavior and there are important differences in the effects of nonwage job characteristics across age groups. Young men are more likely than older men to quit repetitive jobs, whereas bad working conditions are an important factor in quit decisions of older men. (Author/JOW)

Argues for a transition process, when an independent school selects a new head, that emphasizes both acceptance and responsibility as well as mutual understanding among faculty, trustees, and head. (Author/MLF)

Used factors identified in the literature as predictors of centralization/decentralization as potential discriminating variables among several decision making configurations in university affiliated professional schools. The model developed from multiple discriminant analysis had reasonable success in classifying correctly only the decentralized…

Examines conflict and ambiguity in the pedagogical and administrative domains of principals' roles. Questionnaires completed by 65 elementary school principals in Israel and content analysis of formal education documents indicate that role stress forces principals to neglect pedagogical duties in favor of administrative duties. (Author/MLF)

The author views various historical incidents of importance to present world trends and predicts a few more for the future. He also urges industrial arts teachers to encourage students to take the long-range view of society and determine what role they wish to play in it. (CT)

This article explores indicators which will reveal if organizations are ready to deal with the change implied in undertaking a quality circle (QC) program. It discusses characteristics of successful QC programs and lists readiness indicators which include internal project staffing, openness from management, time commitment, and financial…