The data presented are the findings of a survey of counseling psychology graduates from all schools offering doctorates between 1962 and 1967. A stratified sample of 208 graduates was selected. Responses were elicited on such survey items as: (1) the quality and make-up of their doctoral programs; (2) whether or not they are members of APA; (3)…

The purpose of this assessment is to update earlier surveys of Italian sociology, particularly in terms of developments within the past 10 to 15 years--and again, to offer primarily an American perspective on such an overview. The present assessment differs in that many of the data upon which it is based are derived from informal study conducted…

This study was conducted to determine: (1) the purposes of teacher certification, (2) the trends of teacher certification, (3) if the current certification requirements for teachers of theatre art at the secondary school level are suitable for minimally qualifying the first-year teacher, and (4) what modifications, if any, ought to be made in the…

This research deals with the phenomenon of the successful middle-aged careerist who drops out of his occupation into an alternate life style. These people are considered a subset of the growing numbers who change occupations in midlife, despite continuing success in their chosen career. There is some exploration of the philosophical and practical…

Prepared to disseminate the materials resulting from the institute to those who may want to replicate the model and for the many health professions faculty who were unable to attend but who requested information, this resource manual contains the four curriculum models developed by the participants in addition to excerpts from the lectures of some…

Addresses the uncertainties surrounding the evaluation of faculty work performance and reviews the conflicting studies of the two principal professorial roles, teaching and research. Research indicates reasonably high agreement between faculty peers and students on their assessment of professors and supports a psychological explanation of…

Proposes an approach to French language instruction which stresses themes, such as literature, law, economics, and management, rather than specific occupational levels, so as to respect the needs of adult continuing education students of all socioeconomic levels. (AM)

A writing exercise consisting of a description of an automobile accident was carried out by two groups, one consisting of skilled workers, the other of professionals. The results were compared in terms of clarity, length, grammar, vocabulary, and tone. (AM)

The author presents an approach for screening job applicants for professional and managerial job openings, emphasizing job-related rather than interpersonal skills. Detailed interviewing techniques to evaluate applicants' education, job knowledge, managerial capability, and personality characteristics are given. (MF)

This paper explores psychological forces and their insidious impact on women. Four central barriers will be discussed: female socialization, conflicting definitions of success for women, mistaken stereotypes and myths regarding women in the work world, and exclusion of women from "charismatic education" to assume competence and from…

Discusses the job hunting efforts of Kenneth Morris in his efforts to pursue a career in aviation. Aviation job market prospects are also discussed. (SL)

The job performance of a national sample of 939 physician's assistants was assessed by both a self-rating scale and one completed by supervising physicians. Three quarters of the supervisors were greatly satisfied with their assistants. Amount of education and previous medical experience did not affect job performance. (Editor/LBH)

Eleven male home economists discuss their experiences as professionals in the field, attitudes concerning males in home economics, the various related fields (i.e., consumer science, family management, and foods and nutrition), and home economics as a changing field. (SH)

The dual concepts of resources and interaction with the social environment are used to explicate objectives of social work and activities of practitioners. Social work can be viewed as a generalist profession, but the terms "generalist" and "specialist" should not be equated with beginning and advanced practice. (Author)

Despite their ability to intervene in the areas of society that produce malfunctioning individuals, social workers have retreated into privatism. In the opinion of this author, this constitutes an abandonment of the primary mission of the profession. (Author)