Examines the predictive validity of the Scholastic Aptitude Test and high school achievement when predicting college freshmen grades. Results show that females are more predictable than males and the ability to predict college grades from these two variables seems to be decreasing. (Author/DEP)

Results showed that significantly more accurate predictions of academic performance were obtained for lower fear of failure students and for students who perceived their present course grades as more important to their career plans than those who did not. (Author/DEP)

Examines trends within the past 15 years in (1) structural features of American labor organizations, (2) collective bargaining, and (3) methods of legal enactment and political action. Also considers the effects that workers' attitudes and international interactions will have on future policies and structure of American labor organizations.…

A survey of the faculty of a large state-supported university indicated that teachers are very student-centered about grades, assigning the greatest weight to the purpose of pure communication between instructor and students. Second in importance is the predictive function of grades. Problems of innovative techniques are discussed. (LBH)

Since its emergence 15 years ago, futures research has been met with greater acceptance at the university and governmental levels than at the elementary and secondary school levels. Curricula which have incorporated the concept of futurism are described. (Author/MV)

Three steps to aid in educational planning and decision-making are listed: (1) Identify the major future developments--societal, technological and environmental; (2) Obtain forecasts on the probability of occurence of these developments over time; (3) Suggest candidates for specific educational reform measures which seem promising enough for…

To aid in the early identification of potential learning disabled children, the predictive efficiency of three kindergarten measures (a reading readiness test, a reading achievement test, and a teacher rating scale) for 87 children was correlated with first grade achievement. (Author/CL)

Changes that are likely to affect higher education in the near future have major implications for institutional management, governance, and leadership. Ten forecasted changes are discussed regarding: enrollment, demand, income, work-learning integration, outcomes, general education, continuing education, and costs. (LBH)

Applies the Box-Jenkins time series methodology to enrollment data for the Virginia community college system. Describes the enrollment data set, the Box-Jenkins approach, and the forecasting results. Discusses the value of one-quarter ahead enrollment forecasts and implications for practice. Provides a technical discussion of the model. (DMM)

Analyzed Boshier's congruence model constructs in concert with a variety of socioeconomic and psychological variables using a population of adult high school completion students. Revealed that incongruency variables were poor predictors of dropout, and dropouts had less self/other incongruence. Suggests that dropout studies be approached from a…

This reexamination of earlier forecasts and statistics related to research library growth--Purdue studies first published in 1965, data and forecasts from Fremont Rider's 1944 book--shows mixed results for evidence of continuing rapid growth of collections and acquisition expenditures and marked decline in acquisition rates. (16 references) (EJS)

Proposes that anthropology improve its capacity to anticipate sociocultural changes, especially the rapid change processes that characterize the current "telemicroelectronic revolution." Presents findings of a study of the introduction of microcomputers into schools near Silicon Valley, California, to illustrate the ongoing development…

The multivariate study found that predictors of income variance among deaf former college students included sex, working with other hearing-impaired persons, age, receiving an advanced degree, number of memberships in professional organizations, graduation status, whether the job involves serving other hearing-impaired persons, marital status, and…

Summarizes issues raised at the OCLC Conference on the Future of the Public Library, focusing on anticipated trends in technology and the library role. Areas discussed include the use of appropriate technologies, governance, demands for reference services, user fees, and the need for strong library leadership. (CLB)

Provides a rationale for the focus on working with youth in prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) targeting specific behavior patterns learned in childhood and youth that are implicated in the development of chronic diseases. Reviews promising community-wide strategies for youth and argues that they are efficacious and efficient for primary…