Research provided information about the magnitude of an individual's enlistment probability and how that probability depends on his personal characteristics, family background, employment situation, and expectations for further education. Analysis focused on male high school seniors and high school graduates. Findings suggested that each segment…

This booklet is intended to assist Australian employers in helping female apprentices in nontraditional trades overcome barriers to their successful completion of training. The first part deals with the following difficulties experienced by female apprentices: isolation, restrictions on the breadth of training, women's need to "prove" themselves,…

This report provides a general overview of the activities and experiences of the high school sophomores of 1980, using information from High School and Beyond's (HS&B) base-year, first follow-up (1982), and second follow-up (1984) surveys. It contains a summary of descriptive information about 1980 sophomores two years after leaving high…

Problems in supervision stem from the reality that operationalizing supervision is not a cognitive state of mind, but one in the affective domain, contrary to most techniques. Administrators often discover that the interpersonal skills needed in facilitating change and dealing with resistance are not available. This paper outlines a process that…

This resource guide provides practical information to educators directly involved with vocational education for the limited-English-proficient (LEP) population. Part I describes the nine major features of promising vocational education programs for LEP students: program approach, program duration, institutional support, staff commitment,…

Studies of the educational development of adults were conducted to (1) identify adults' perceptions of the personal and institutional factors that help and/or impede them in successfully completing the admissions process for entry into postsecondary education and (2) develop and validate interventions that will enhance adults' decision and…

This handbook is intended to serve as a guide for governing the operation and management of the Volunteer Management Support Program (VMSP). Outlined in the section on program guidelines are the structure and operations of the VMSP. The remainder of the guide, which deals with volunteer guidelines, explains VMSP volunteer responsibilities,…

This student guide is intended to assist persons employed as supervisors in recruiting, selecting, and inducting employees. Discussed in the first three sections are the following topics: the staffing process and the importance of good staff; recruitment and selection (job and ideal person profiles and job interview procedures); and induction…

Open enrollment is an essential feature of the Education Department of the International Institute in St. Louis, a refugee sponsoring group offering a wide range of social, housing, and medical services; job counseling and placement; and English as a second language classes. The institute allows students to begin a language training program…

This instructor's manual complements the Job Seeker's Workbook, which is a practical, step-by-step course on job seeking and related skills. The manual contains a suggested lesson plan for a 30-hour course. The lesson plan is structured around goals and measurable outcomes for each section of the six-unit course. The goals and outcomes are…

Materials from a spring 1986 teaching assistant (TA) planning meeting held at the University of Washington are presented. The training meeting was sponsored by the Center for Instructional Development and Research (CIDR). Contents include: a list of workshops; a timeline for planning TA orientation activities; information on CIDR print materials,…

This report of a conference on developmental advising contains the following 18 papers: "An Introduction to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)" (Roberta Corder); "Computer-Assisted Advising: The Personal Touch" (Susan Aldrich, Mark Peterson, Bruce Sands); "The Freshman Survey: Phase I" (Laura Lemonine);…

Problems faced by part-time faculty members are identified, and suggestions to avoid mistreatment of these teachers are offered. Disadvantages of part-time teaching include the lack of equitable pay and benefits. Since most institutions have a standard pay rate for part-timers, it is suggested that teaching excellence be recognized by creating…

Prepared as a predeparture orientation program for high school students participating in an exchange experience within the United States, this publication may also be useful to any adolescent or adult about to relocate within the United States. Materials are divided into a student handbook and a leader's guide. The student handbook focuses on four…

The case study reported in this thesis describes the first year of a new Extension agent's employment, as reported by the author-employee. The study includes a review of literature relating to induction training programs and to experiential learning. The case study is presented as a means of incorporating the experiences of a new Extension…