In the first chapter of this book, which deals with the world and work of teachers, themes are explored that capture the essential "dailiness" of working in schools, and a general description is given of what it is like to be a teacher. The cyclical rhythms and patterns of the school year are considered, as are the formal and informal…

A study looked at voluntary midlife career changers to discover who they are, why they change careers, and what barriers they face. It also explored the roles education and counseling play in helping midlife career changers achieve their goals. The methodology employed was a literature review. Four types of midlife career changers were identified…

This self-study--part of a series of studies conducted at Michigan State University Libraries--was undertaken to make recommendations for improvements in public services. The study team was directed not to limit its analysis to immediate concerns, but also to take a long-term view of the development of library service. Task forces were organized…

In 1977, 8th and 12th grade students (n=889) from largely rural schools in 3 Idaho counties were surveyed as representive of both early and late stages of the teenage period to determine levels and patterns of liquor consumption. Respondents categorized themselves as nondrinkers (NDs), seldom drinkers (SDs), occasional drinkers (ODs), and frequent…

It is commonly claimed that outdoor adventure programmes produce positive changes in participants by exposing them to adventure activities designed to encourage self-discovery and character building. Previous studies have focused on the impact of rehabilitative adventure therapy programmes and adventure education programmes for male dominated or…

This article reports the results of a study of the retention of principals in Catholic elementary and secondary schools in one Midwestern diocese. Findings revealed that personal needs, career advancement, support from employer, and clearly defined role expectations were key factors in principals' retention decisions. A profile of components of…

A survey was administered to all 2,377 1976-77 graduates of the Hawaii community college system. General, academic, and employment information, as well as a general evaluation of the college experience were elicited and a 65% response rate was achieved. Analysis indicated: (1) 48% of the respondents were employed, 27% were enrolled in school and…

This practicum is a study of the student's perceptions of the effectiveness of the academic advising system at Bridgewater State College in the spring semester of 1976. The questionnaire used in the study was distributed at pre-registration for the fall semester to randomly selected students in the freshman and junior classes. The freshman…

As part of an on-going study, all 1,818 graduates and 6,847 non-graduates who left Bronx Community College (BCC) in 1975-76 were surveyed by mail, with a return of 1,681 responses representing 52.4% of graduate and 20% of the non-graduate sample. Findings included the following: (1) 63% of graduates and 48% of non-graduates responding continued…

A study examined the effects of feedback on the job attitudes and behavior of female sewing machine operators. The control group design involved all 165 piecework operators at the experimental site (a garment factory in a large southwestern city) and a random sample of 54 operators selected from a sister plant of the same manufacturer 10 miles…

An American College Testing Student Opinion survey was administered to 55 sophomores and 70 juniors at Nazareth College. Results provide data concerning overall student satisfaction with the college's services, programs, and environment, and student evaluation of the McGrail Plan of liberal arts and its relation to professional competencies, a…

In March 1981, a follow-up study of hearing-impaired former students was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to gather employment and educational information and to evaluate the educational experience of these students at WRHC. The target population consisted of 117 hearing-impaired students who completed their education at WRHC…

A survey was conducted of 2933 University of Michigan graduates who had obtained teaching certificates from 1946 to 1976. Information was sought on teacher career patterns and what teachers see as important criteria for professional success. An attempt was made also to ascertain how many graduates have persisted as teachers and, if they have not,…

This study explores the relationship between the modern language teacher and various curricular influences. The effect of these influences was specifically examined in relation to the teacher's level of job satisfaction. The literature review explores research on job satisfaction generally, teacher job satisfaction specifically, and studies…

The influences of mentors on the career development of college faculty and academic administrators employed by the state university system of Florida was studied in 1980. Usable responses to a 55-item, self-report mail questionnaire were received from 287 faculty members and academic administrators. It was found that academics with mentors showed…