Surveyed 208 institutions to determine the number of minority employees in college housing programs and their job classifications. Found an increasing number of minority employees, but a higher percentage of minority employees holding nonprofessional positions. Suggests additional efforts to increase minority employees at the central housing…

Charts the rate at which occupational differentiation proceeds among (N=3730) White men age 16-28, and investigates the personal and family attributes by which they are distributed, or distribute themselves, to jobs. Results suggest occupational differentiation among men stabilizes by the mid-twenties; distribution occurs primary along an…

An ACE follow-up study of women and minorities in academic administration includes the presentation of employment patterns and salary compensation findings for the 1978-79 academic year, a longitudinal analysis of the changes experienced by women and minorities between 1975-78, and explanations for low percentages of women and minorities. (MLW)

An annual review of papers that fall into three categories: empirical studies, conceptual papers of direct relevance to future research, or reviews of research literature. Topics covered include assessment, vocational choice, job search, career patterns, motivation, work outcomes, and interventions. Notes research trends and the broadening…

Reviews a study that investigated the status of minorities, (Blacks, Chicanos, Native Americans, and Orientals) in industrial teacher education in American colleges and universities. The study found progress in achieving a "proper balance" was being made at a slow rate. (CSS)

Results of a survey assessing changing patterns of veterinary manpower distribution and supply are reported and analyzed. Data are given on job application and employment patterns, preferences, and geographic location. Income levels, geographic mobility, and type of employment are also reported. (MSE)

Studies show that wage differentials between men and women are widening, especially when race is considered, and women are still underrepresented in some fields. It is suggested that affirmative action for women, especially in professional occupations, might have far-reaching positive results in sexual equality and community leadership. (MSE)

A survey of postwar recessions shows that the increasing proportion of service sector jobs has moderated overall employment declines and that women in nontraditional jobs, Blacks, and youths bear a disproportionate share of job losses. (LRA)

The educational development of three groups of women college graduates with different work patterns was traced from high school through college to discover the kinds of experiences that are important in decisions to enter and remain in the labor force after college, despite the constraints of marriage and child-rearing. (AF)

Employment data from the 1960 and 1970 censuses were organized using Holland's occupational classification to examine age, sex, and level differences in employment, and to detect changes over the 10-year period. Results provide structured information about the workforce and its changing nature that can be communicated to people planning careers.…

Current Population Survey data indicate that 7.2% of nonmetropolitan workers and 6.2% of metropolitan workers held two or more jobs concurrently in 1996. Multiple jobholding rates were highest in the lowest and highest earnings quintiles and for whites, college graduates, and ages 45-54. Teachers accounted for the largest number of nonmetro…

A 1996 survey examined the ethnic distribution and employment trends of new journalists. Data included racial/ethnic group composition, by number and percentage, of 1993-94 bachelor's and master's degrees in communications, and specialties among bachelor's degrees, by number and percentage. Some narrative analysis is included. (MSE)

An Ontario (Canada) study used longitudinal data on high school seniors of 1973 to investigate educational and work decisions, looking at such factors as the influence of student characteristics on skill-to-job mismatch, predictors of mismatch for college versus university graduates, and effects of student exposure to alternative education on…

This study examined placement outcomes for 133 individuals (most aged 17 to 21) with mental retardation or severe learning disability. Nearly 50% of the men but only 1% of the women were competitively employed. Results suggest the need for more rehabilitation training for women, focusing on self-determination skills (assertiveness, self-advocacy,…

A national survey found that job changes among 3,322 college advancement professionals are more frequent than in other college administrative areas, but the rate is declining. Data are reported, with analysis, on turnover by functional area (development, alumni relations, public relations, combination), institution type, size of unit, and by…