The major findings of a 1978 national survey of 4,500 physician's assistants are described. Seventy-four percent of the respondents were working in primary care specialties, and two-thirds were located primarily in institutions. Physician's assistants were more likely than physicians to be working in nonurban areas. (Author/MLW)

Based on the data gathered from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Market Experience, this article discusses how such variables as attachment to work and occupational achievement may be influenced by the different stages in a worker's lifetime. (BM)

Based on a literature review, reasons for physician participation in traditional continuing medical education programs are categorized as: professionalism, an interest in topics, a means of validating or modifying prior learning, a means to attain a learning objective, and a change of pace. Inner motivation is seen as a more important reason than…

Reports results of a study in 1978 conducted by the engineering technology faculty at Wake Technical College to determine if their basic science and mathematics offerings were relevant to graduates' needs on the job. An analysis of questionnaire responses of employers and graduates in six engineering technology fields is presented. (CS)

Investigation of recent trends in education, employment, occupations, family income and personal earnings shows that gains made by blacks in the 1960's did not disappear. Indeed, racial differences attenuated in the lean 1970's just as they did in the prosperous 1960's. Despite these improvements, racial differences remain large and will not…

Proposes substituting the usual 124 credits to graduate college with a competency-based model sustained by multiple assessments of the product (student); clients' wishes (hiring companies); and the process itself (educational program). Surveys 1000 human resources managers concerning hiring practices, job performance criteria, specific course…

Survey responses from 1,000 primary-care physicians (PCPs) in Florida showed that nearly half of rural PCPs were foreign-born. Overall and for native-born PCPs, rural practice was related to rural upbringing and exposure to rural medical practice during training. Rural PCPs were more likely than others to be participants in the National Health…

From a random sample of 3,744 school board members, responses from 968 (26 percent) ranked 17 facets of school board service. Additional data include views from 250 superintendents and demographic, personal, and school board information presented as national averages and by region. Finally, listings of major problems are compared with concerns of…

Examines the managerial perspectives and skills that public relations practitioners identified as essential to the managerial role, the extent to which those perspectives and skills are present or lacking in practitioners who make the shift from technician to manager, and which areas deserve special attention in the public relations classroom. (MS)

Survey responses of 55 of the 70 teaching principals in Nebraska described job characteristics and responsibilities, advantages and disadvantages of the position, necessary skills and training, and the origin and future of the position. Contains 13 references. (SV)

Describes the third in a series of surveys that have been conducted to determine employment profiles and compensation levels of instructional technologists who are members of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Demographics, education, job descriptions, funding sources, and salaries are included. (LRW)

Reports results of a survey of American Library Association-accredited library school programs on placements and salaries of 1987 graduates. Data are presented on employment status; placements and salaries by region, school, and type of library; U.S. placements compared with Canadian placements; and effects of experience on salaries. (MES)

Seventy agricultural faculty members at the University of Arkansas were surveyed on their perceptions about teaching. Results indicate that faculty believe good teaching does not receive the recognition and compensation it deserves, and that faculty are not rewarded for time spent on student advising. (LZ)

Reports on the state of strategic planning for education and training in service industries, manufacturing, retailing, and entertainment organizations. A questionnaire surveyed 200 training managers in organizations of over 5,000 employees headquartered primarily in the Pacific Northwest and revealed that strategic planning is becoming a priority.…

Surveys 135 primary researchers at newspapers to see how they perceived job opportunities in newspaper research for JMC master's graduates and qualifications necessary for employment. Reports that more than 80 percent responded that job prospects would be good in the near future; respondents recommend a JMC program emphasizing a social science…