This survey is the eighth in a series designed to give basic salary information on engineering graduates in the United States. Its purpose is to show the present level of engineering salaries and, in addition, to indicate their trend over the past 15 years. Data were collected by questionnaire from 979 organizations, representing 191,042…

Beginning with a statement on the profession of dental hygiene and the two types of professional preparation available in the field, the pilot study then presents a two-part summary of its findings and an explanation of the methodology employed. Part I of the main portion of the report concerns employment characteristics (status, age, residence,…

This report of the results of the Special Libraries Association's 1987 salary survey update includes three tables presenting data on members in the United States and Canada: mean and median salaries by census region with percent change from 1986; salary distribution by census region; and salary distribution by job. (MES)

The annual work experience survey, conducted each March as a supplement to the Current Population Survey, provides data that reveal how many worked and/or looked for work during the previous year. (JOW)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has been studying the relationship between changes in the labor composition and productivity growth. Following a discussion of BLS estimates of the relationship between age of the worker and productivity, this report describes preliminary results now available from the new study. (JOW)

Annual review of the employment situation of male Vietnam Era veterans shows employment gains during the year ending June 1972 and includes, for the first time, data on occupations, residence, and reasons for being unemployed. (MF)

Data on the comments and social characteristics of black engineers and students are presented. (DM)

Presents current and projected occupational employment estimates that were developed by industry and are part of a national industry-occupational employment matrix. The data from this matrix will be the basis of the information in the 1984-85 education of the Occupational Outlook Handbook to be issued in the Spring of 1984. (NRJ)

Discusses three different concepts of high technology and illustrates employment trends under these three concepts. Concludes that for the foreseeable future the bulk of employment expansion will take place in non-high tech fields. (NRJ)

Explores the perspectives of 132 creative executives who review the portfolios of entry-level advertising candidates. Suggests that advertising educators should consider creating a special track for creative students, and that educators can effectively prepare students for creative positions by concentrating in creative courses on those skills the…

A survey of the Chronicle of Higher Education listings, 1984-1986, revealed that higher education job opportunities in physical education mainly stressed the need for coaching abilities or training in exercise physiology or teacher preparation. In most cases, the ability to teach in other areas of physical education were also required. (IAH)

Reports the results of a survey of "English Journal" subscribers and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) members, citing personal and teaching favorites in the following categories: literary works; instructional materials; and professional materials. (MM)