The purpose of this report is to focus attention on nurse manpower data and the related coordinating activities of the Interagency Conference on Nursing Statistics (ICONS). The report describes ICONS and its objectives and presents a summary of the proceedings of the organization's 1971 conference. The papers which are included provide information…

This publication is a part of a series of reports on public broadcasting. Statistics on financial, employment and broadcast and population activities of 155 public radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico are included. The first section covers total funds, direct operating costs, capital expenditures, and other financial topics. The…

The central purpose of a study was to ascertain the views of business and industry toward vocational education in Alabama. The objectives were (1) to determine the familiarity of business and industry with the State's vocational education programs, (2) to determine the extent business and industry feels that the State's public vocational education…

For a study of the basic competencies required by medical assistants, an instrument was developed listing 92 competencies and 9 cognitive domain statements. Respondents were asked their opinion on the level of importance and level of proficiency needed for job entry for each competency. Instruments were mailed to 100 physicians, 102 clinics, and…

The major purpose of the occupational survey was to identify the skills which are performed and essential for success for a tobacco producer. The specific objectives of this survey were: (1) develop and validate an initial task inventory for the tobacco producer, (2) identify the specific tasks performed by the tobacco producer, and (3) determine…

Reports results of a survey of ASJMC schools indicating that journalism and communication professors earn less than the average for all faculty in all fields, and that female faculty members earn less than males. (HTH)

Survey of 547 public library reference librarians compared to a similar study of teachers indicates that: 35% of librarians experienced burnout; burnout was high where role ambiguity and role conflict were present; role variable use in predicting burnout was statistically significant; comparison with teachers showed similarities and differences.…

Using Stratified Systems Theory, which focuses on the manager-subordinate relationship in the bureaucratic structure, a study was conducted to measure level of responsibility in work of 37 professional and nonprofessional positions in four academic library technical services departments. Three levels of work were measured in "time-spans of…

This study of 357 academic librarians concludes that, even when professional characteristics (education, experience, publications, professional activity) are equal, women do not hold administrative positions in proportion to their numbers. Educational attainment is most important factor in reducing magnitude of relationship between sex and type of…

Job opportunities still exist for teachers who are willing to go where jobs are. Areas of the country with teacher shortages, subjects in demand, and future trends are explored. Demographics, salaries, and the economic health of various areas are discussed as are opportunities for teaching abroad. (PP)

The unique research methodology of a series of 24 specialty surveys of the professional activities of over 10,000 respondent physicians is described. Illustrative data are presented from five specialties (cardiology, family practice, general internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, and psychiatry), and the study's relevance and implications for…

Results of a survey of middle-level newspaper managers offer hope for aspiring female managers, although some of the results indicate that progress toward equality in this area of employment will be slower than many would like. (RL)

Urges an awareness of changing patterns in the delivery of health care and in the employability and training needs of allied health program graduates. Predicts further reductions in resources and discusses the advantages of cooperative linkages and brokering activities. Describes a Kellogg Foundation study of the state of the art. (AYC)

Reports results of a survey of school library media specialists in Oklahoma regarding continuing education activities and topics. Data are presented on the relative importance of several continuing education activities, percentage of respondents regularly reading specific journals, and continuing education topics ranked by respondents' prioritized…

To serve their campuses well, senior level student affairs administrators need to be involved as full partners in institutional decision-making. To do that effectively requires a variety of skills, including an understanding of higher education finance. The role of student affairs personnel in institutional financial decision-making has not been…