This position paper discusses the question of teacher shortage or surplus and related issues. Informal surveys were conducted by the Recruitment Leadership and Training Institute (LTI) and other major educational organizations to provide a factual basis for the study. A review of the surveys conducted by LTI and a summary of published reports are…

In order to determine the relationship between economic concerns and teachers' reasons for leaving a position, this study investigated several economic concerns, postulated to be related to teacher withdrawal. The rationale for study assumed that withdrawal from a teaching position is determined by four economic, or wage criteria including cost of…

Western Michigan University investigated 198 students who graduated in 1971 with a major or minor in business education and administrative services or certified for business education teaching. The types of variables examined through questionnaires were types of positions graduates now hold, how these positions were found, length of time required…

The supply of and demand for sociologists and anthropologists in the U.S. as of October 1965 was assessed by a national survey of known and possible employers. Of 2,448 reporting organizations, 1,424 employed, or anticipated employing, sociologists or anthropologists. A total of 6,619 sociologists and 2,117 anthropologists were employed in the…

The purpose of this survey was to present the views of the economy regarding the desirable vocational and personal qualifications of those working or preparing to work in office administration. From a list of Israeli businesses employing office workers, 60 were randomly selected and placed into one of four groups depending on the number of…

The increased number of college graduates in the U.S. has altered the composition of its work force. Professionals and managers now hold one out of four of the nation's jobs. (Author/BB)

The results of the annual survey, conducted by the American Chemical Society of the salaries and employment status of its members in March 1977, are presented. The findings indicate that unemployment is dropping and salary increases are merely in step with the cost of living. (BT)

Reports results from a survey of 417 members of Professional Secretaries International from New York State. Findings indicate that most respondents are happy with their career choice and would recommend it to others. Other topics covered include (1) job titles, (2) salaries, (3) promotions, (4) skills, and (5) continuing education. (CH)

Bureau of Labor statistics prove that schools are not top-heavy with administrators, contrary to the myth and Secretary William Bennett's assertion. Administrators comprise 6.6 percent of school employees and public education ranks 28 out of 35 occupations in terms of the percentage of administrative personnel. Accounting and bookkeeping lead with…

Offers readers a chance to criticize, praise, or correct errors in articles previously printed in "College English." (SRT)

Outlines stages of occupational burnout (enthusiasm, stagnation, frustration, apathy) and begins empirical assessment of burnout syndrome among librarians and other information professionals. Results of pilot survey conducted at one-day conference on reference service using two measures (Staff Burnout Scale for Health Professionals, projective…

Presents data on the industrial and occupational allocation of native and foreign-born women from 1970 to 1980. Identifies three components of reallocations of female labor during the seventies: (1) changes in the industrial structure; (2) changes in the distribution of occupations within industries; and (3) unique combinations of particular…

Report on "ALA Survey of Librarian Salaries, 1984" notes the sample of 920 academic and public libraries, five library types surveyed, changes made in the survey since the first was published in 1982, and results. A table charting comparison of average top-of-the-range salaries for librarians (1982 and 1984) is included. (EJS)

Reports results of a survey of Fortune 500 personnel administrators' preferences for the content of resumes submitted by college students entering the job market. Concludes that textbooks, teachers, and applicants should not only include but stress this preferred content. (PD)

Reports on a Society of Women Engineers survey which documents strides for women engineers. Respondents (N=2100) are categorized according to employer, degrees/specialization, and supervisory responsibilities. Data indicate progress with salaries and change in the number of engineering bachelor degrees awarded to women from 1972 (1 percent) to…