In 2001, Maguire published the findings from a survey of the perceptions and experiences of secondary school trainee teachers of adult-adult bullying. The current paper reports on a study which aimed to compare the incidence and nature of bullying of postgraduate trainees in another English teacher training institution with the experiences of…

After serving 31 years as a school administrator, the last 16 as a superintendent, the author entered a career transformation by pursuing a tenure-track position in a research university. Following a calling to share acquired field experiences with the next cadre of school administrators, the writer outlines the process used to successfully…

The purpose of Career Development in Higher Education is to provide a broad and in-depth look at the field of career development as it applies to individuals involved in higher education activities, in a variety of educational and vocational training settings. The book will examine some of the field's major themes, approaches and assumptions using…

This qualitative and longitudinal study focuses on graduate employment and the development of graduate employment paths. The aim of this article is to explore the present professional trajectory from higher education to working life, with particular reference to graduates from two different study programmes at Linkoping University in Sweden:…

All rehabilitation programs have some educational component. The case worker must be able to effectively evaluate the choices presented to the client, then assist the client in recognizing those choices that are valid and realistic. Often times new occupational positions require additional training. The counselor should keep in mind the client's…

Management should recognize and consider both the advantages of early retirement programs and the countervailing forces of financial conditions, individual attitudes, and age discrimination laws. (Available from American Management Associations, Subscription Services, Box 319, Saranac Lake, NY 12983; $15.00 annually) (Author/MLF)

This article describes a model for updating and midcareer development and change. The model consists of motivation and work environment variables. (Author)

This study explored possible gender differences between the career paths of incumbent educational administrators holding the positions of superintendent, assistant superintendent, secondary principal, and elementary principal. Study data had been obtained from an earlier comprehensive survey of 622 incumbent and aspiring Pennsylvania…

This study examines changes in expressed vocational choices made over an 18-month period by a sample of students who were each enrolled in one of 62 two-year institutions. Ability, interest, and family background measures were used as independent variables. (Author)

Describes the major features of mid-life transition and the associated mid-career crisis before outlining what can be done in organizations to meet the challenges of mid-life transition. (Author/IRT)

Describes a model designed to help counselors facilitate the midcareer change process. Portrays problems of typical midcareer changers using case studies. Presents intervention strategies in a framework that includes emotional adaption and cognitive decision making. (Author/ABB)

Compares the skills of student affairs personnel to those required in other management jobs. Notes that many individuals choose or are forced to leave student affairs field at mid-career and examines reasons why this occurs. Suggests that student affairs education and experience can have salutary effects even if an individual leaves the field.…

In some organizational frameworks, researchers' interaction with external funding sources and their participation in fund raising have become integral parts of research work. Research time is reduced, and that spent on administration is increased. (JOW)

Discusses the transition from teaching in a college to working in business. Points out similarities and differences between the work of academe and the business world. (EL)