This paper discusses how deans make successful transitions to leadership positions. It focuses on six areas: the typical stages of adult development; the rites of passage of new deans; how academics are socialized into administration; the keys for successful entry into the role of dean; what beginning academic leaders need to know; and what…

A survey of a random sample of 6,000 registered nurses who were members of the Royal College of Nursing explored views on issues related to working as a nurse and having a career in nursing. Recent policy documents highlighted the high value the government placed on the role of nurses. Results indicated there were clear gender differences with…

New York police, fire fighters prepare for postretirement careers as nurses. (Editor)

Reports the results of a survey conducted among 120 black colleges regarding their loss of capable, qualified professors to white colleges, or governmental service, or business and industry. (Author/JM)

Discusses in detail a 6-step model for career changing for educators: (1) being realistic and getting the facts, (2) assessing motivation, (3) analysing skills and abilities, (4) examining the employment universe, (5) preparing oneself, and (6) marketing oneself. (EAO)

Examines the midlife career/crisis transition period of academic staff surveyed in four Australian Universities. Supports a generalized career stage model and a specific career stage model of academic staff, who are shown to be particularly susceptible to the midlife crisis/transition phenomenon. (Author/JAC)

Attempts to clarify counselor's attitudes about adult learning styles, role change, and attitude change. Suggests that recent developments in adult psychology and adult education should result in different perspectives of mid-life career change. Techniques are presented to help individuals assess their readiness for career changes. (Author/JAC)

A statistical survey of employment mobility during the period from January 1977 to January 1978, this study compared data from similar surveys conducted in 1965 and 1972, and found a greater mobility rate in 1977. Discusses the results in terms of age, sex, nationality, race, education, and occupation. (JOW)

A recent questionnaire survey provides statistics on male managers' views of female managers. The author recommends that male managers break out of their cloning behavior and that the goal ought to be a plurality in management. (Author/WD)

Eight former English teachers explain how their work and training as English teachers affect what they now do. (RL)

A clear pattern of sex assignment by occupational level exists in the educational establishment and probably will not change as long as women refrain from the kind of political activity that would gain them seats on policy-making school boards in numbers exceeding that of men. (MB)

The trend toward increased utilization of educational opportunities by workers is examined as part of the major change in American working life that consists of an increased demand for employment-related education, job satisfaction, personal growth, and career mobility. (TA)

This report analyzes the relationship between education and labor force activity in March 1976 and examines the trends in educational attainment over the last 10 years and in the occupations of college graduates. (TA)

Challenges librarians to create midlife leaves that will inspire professional growth and renewal and help define future career directions. Presents a framework for developing a successful leave based on experiences at Concordia University (Montreal) and offers examples of specific options, including internships, exchanges, conferences, community…

Alumni get involved in a network when they share their professional expertise with undergraduates. Programs to bring alumni and students together include: mentor, alumni hosts, alumni rosters in which former students are listed by profession and geographic area, credentials service, etc. (MLW)