A study was conducted in 1980 to ascertain employer attitudes toward and satisfaction with the performance of graduates of vocational education programs in Hawaii. Interviews with 41 employers, who employed an average of 132 workers, sought general perceptions of the knowledge, quality of work, written and oral skills, dependability, adaptability,…

One hundred and forty-four citations, including the bulk of the publications that have appeared in the last ten years, are listed in this annotated bibliography on continuing social work education. It is intended for administrators, professional specialists, technical experts, adjunct teachers/trainers, administrators of host organizations, and…

The role of colleges in adult education is considered in light of the increased demand for adult education, the growing competition among providers of adult education, and the likelihood that the level of competition will be reduced in the future. In addressing the expanded magnitude of demand for adult education, four main determinants are…

A survey research study was conducted to determine the range and attitudes of youth in New York State vocational and 4-H organizations concerning traditional and changing sex roles. The survey instrument consisted of two parts: a short multifactor true/false quiz to sample knowledge of changes in male and female participation in employment,…

A report and recommendations concerning graduate studies in psychology are presented based on a planning assessment conducted by the Advisory Committee on Academic Planning (ACAP) for the Council of Ontario Universities. The consultants' report and comments on it by the Discipline Group and by individual universities and comments on the ACAP…

Women comprised 43% of the United States labor force in 1980, up from 29% in 1950. The surge in women's employment is linked to more delayed marriage, divorce, separation, women's increased education, lower fertility, rapid growth in clerical and service jobs, inflation, and changed attitudes toward "women's place." Employment has risen…

Data and case studies from research on 116 colleges and universities involved in efforts to develop programs to meet corporate needs for personnel and personnel development are reported. The sample was nominated by a national panel and is regarded as exemplary in efforts at corporate/college partnerships. Responses of presidents and profiles of…

This document is the first volume of a transcript of hearings before a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs concerning proposed H.R. 1400--the Veterans' Educational Assistance Act of 1981. The Proposed Educational Assistance Act is an updated GI Bill, which would provide the following educational…

Employing 1970 U.S. census data, tests were conducted to examine the empirical evidence on the existence of U.S. labor market segments. Some comparisons between the labor market for males and females were made, but the analysis concentrates on males. Labor markets were divided by race, sex, job types (secondary, primary subordinate, primary…

Rates of return to state investments for two of Maine's post-secondary vocational technical institutes are presented. Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute showed a rate of return to the state economy of 12 percent; Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, 2 percent. The usefulness of rate of return analysis as a planning tool or as…

The process and findings of the evaluation of seven of the 52 vocational preparatory programs at Mount Hood Community College are described with a focus on demonstrating the feasibility, utility, and problems associated with making program evaluations meet both internal needs and federal requirements. Summaries of data collected are provided in…

The projections presented in this document (mostly in the form of tables) are characterized by a number of features. For example, population predictions for three Chicago area ethnic groups, black, Spanish speaking, and majority white and other (including non-white population other than black) are provided separately. Another feature of these…

In this colloquy report, European youth unemployment is examined by (1) defining and analyzing the characteristics of youth unemployment and the young unemployed, (2) reviewing government measures and their effects, (3) studying the attitudes of young people in various socio-professional classes, and (4) surveying and analyzing the positions of…

A survey of 35 Cape-Atlantic child day care centers was conducted to examine the possibility of establishing a child care curriculum at Atlantic Community College. The facilities contacted were divided into four groups: nursery, private, church-related, and hospital-related. It was found that privately operated facilities accounted for…

In the past the task of vocational educators has been to prepare people, especially youth, for known employment opportunities, but today we must be concerned about the adequacy of employment opportunities. The vocational system has paid too little attention to self-employed persons who discover and create their own jobs. These entrepreneurs are…