National priorities shifted in the 1960's from goods-producing to service -producing activities. Employment demands, which have adapted to this shift, are already influencing the occupational choices of students. A projection of employment demands in terms of national social goals forecasts a need for the adaptation of instructional methods and…

Uses a cohort case study of Americans born between 1900 and 1905 as an example of how history and social forces shape the experiences and educational needs of adults. Implies that knowledge of adult students' social, historical, economic, and cultural experiences can be used to improve their educational experiences. (Author/SK)

Predictions from Polachek's theory explaining occupational sex segregation are tested and found to be false. The data do not show that women are penalized less for intermittent employment if they choose predominantly female occupations. There is no evidence that such a choice is economically rational. (Author/SK)

Issues for consideration in estimating local economic benefits generated by attracting research grants to a university are examined: displacement of other state production, salaries and spending patterns, importation of resources from other states, real estate, and personal and other services. Different calculations yield significant differences…

Summarizes general demographic and salary data to focus on entry levels, the current employment universe of school librarians, and the salary data for building-level librarians in 1979-80. More than 27 references are listed. (RAA)

Investigated the perceived influence of chance and contingency factors on nonprofessional workers' career choices. Results suggest unpredictable events do impact nonprofessional employees but employees are more likely to view career choices as rationally made, considering interests, vocational and financial needs, and social responsibility.…

To help the unemployment problems of Egypt, the authors recommend the restructuring of agriculture; orientation of investment to foreign-exchange earning export industries; the phasing out of employment guarantees in the public sector combined with educational and training reforms; and contingency employment programs, concentrated on the…

This article updates comparative unemployment rates through the third quarter 1982 and other related labor market statistics through 1981 for the U.S. and nine other countries. The foreign unemployment and labor data are adjusted to U.S. concepts. (CT)

A study of the increase in numbers of administrative personnel at four regional universities in Kentucky during an 11-year period is described. The growth in number of administrators and administrative staff exceeded that of other indicators of university growth such as number of faculty, students, and graduates. (Author/MLW)

Various statistics are reported concerning working mothers: age of children and mothers, divorce rate, type of family, race and ethnic origin, number of children in the family, and status of father. (CT)

Examined partial retirement among older self-employed and wage and salary workers. Found much more partial retirement among the self-employed. Retirement status was correlated with health, age, Social Security and pension eligibility, and wealth. Suggests workers might choose part-time employment if opportunities were available. (Author/JAC)

Reviews enrollment trends among women in college science and factors which influence women's selection of science as a career. Part of a theme issue on women. (SJL)

Beset by institutional cost pressures, and by a thriving market for computer-related talent, institutions are finding special challenges to the productivity of their computer services. The circumstances and problems of personnel turnover are outlined. Some practical responses available to institutional administrations are illustrated.

Discusses implications of a new administration report on science and engineering education that warns of immediate shortages of engineers and computer professionals and of a trend toward scientific and technological illiteracy in the population at large. (CS)