A study was conducted to determine the effect of the college attended on the occupational attainments of students. Data were obtained from the National Opinion Research Center on the occupational and educational activities of the college class of 1961 and analyzed by path regression techniques. (Analyses were limited to the activities of male…

A total, systematic, integrative concept provides the framework for this definition of educational technology as a theory, a field, and a profession. The definition statement presents an historical perspective of attempts to define educational technology and a current theoretical framework for arriving at a definition. It also identifies the…

INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE IS INTENDED FOR THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDENT WHO SEEKS EMPLOYMENT UTILIZING HIS FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS. EMPLOYMENT TRENDS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, TEACHING, AND OTHER VOCATIONS AND PROFESSIONS ARE DESCRIBED. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND VOCATIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE…

The conference objectives were to review the forces that are changing manpower needs and to seek ways of staffing medical laboratories more effectively. Seven aspects of the problem were treated: (1) need for detailed analysis of personnel needs (2) effects of technology and automation on laboratory practices, (3) attracting, educating, and…

Questionnaires were distributed to members of the Academy of Management, an organization of professors and scholars in management, business policy, and personnel management; 81 were returned. Females appear to perceive and experience a less favorable professional environment than males. The two groups are about the same age, yet females have…

The booklet describes jobs in the construction industry under the classifications of public and private building. Separate chapters discuss the process of building a city hospital, a model home, and a State highway. Chapters outline miscellaneous jobs in the industry such as elevator constructors, lathers, plasterers, roofers, and sheet metal…

This workbook is part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization, and written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals and plan for career options in fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have been…

This booklet is part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization. It is written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals and plan for career options in fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have been…

This booklet, part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization, is written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals and plan for career options in fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have been…

Although it is a commonplace observation that urban-industrial growth necessitated the development of the police and the schools as the family, church and personal cross-class relations became inadequate to the task of social control, socialization, and the channeling of mobility, studies of the growth of these urban public-service organizations…

The book discusses the current problems of arranging clinical experiences for allied health personnels which will meet student needs as well as the interdependent objectives of educational and clinical institutions. Chapter 1 reviews general trends in the education of health practitioners with particular consideration of the status of physical…

Described in 13 case studies of deaf blind (as a result of rubella) children are medical, economical, emotional, and professional factors that add to stresses of parents. Medical factors are examined in relation to frequent hospitalization of the rubella children before 18 months of age. One of the case studies shows how young adult parents were…

This report summarizes, and gives a full report, of a feasibility study involving a discussion of problems and issues related to occupational and professional regulation that took place during four regional conferences attended by nearly 100 officials from 30 states. Participants included state legislators, licensing administrators, attorneys…

Analysis of journal article titles indicates research administrators' interests and concerns have turned from research administration as an occupation to the nature and sociolegal aspects of research, reflecting the changing environment of research. (MSE)

Acquiring a college degree was found to reduce the likelihood of retirement among professional, technical, and kindred workers, and acquiring a high school diploma was found to make retirement less likely for sales and possibly clerical workers. (Author/RM)