Examines; (1) the natural resource professions; (2) concepts of vocational choice; (3) possible barriers to the entry of minorities; (4) the need for racial minorities; (5) possible perceptual-stereotyping problems; and (6) career decision making. (RC)

Discusses industrial arts as an opportunity to develop a technological orientation and as a professional technical career base for minorities. Describes employment opportunities for the industrial arts graduate in engineering, technology, and other areas. Considers advantages for minority students. (RC)

Studied the possible increase in motivation for occupational information-seeking experiences through the use of job samples. Army recruits (N=164) were either exposed to 10 job samples from the Vocational Evaluation System or not. Results indicated those experiencing work samples had significantly greater self-initiated information-seeking…

Counselors' attempts to clarify their roles for their employers and/or supervisors have achieved limited success because supervisors and employers continue to heap administrative tasks upon counselors. This leads to a reduction in counselor-client contact hours and an increase in counselor burnout. (Author)

Study compared fifty adult performance level (APL) graduates' scores to fifty high school graduates' scores for four APL knowledge areas. APL graduates scored significantly higher than high school graduates in consumer economics and occupational knowledge. No significant differences were recorded between groups in areas of community resources and…

The effects on students' vocational aspirations because of the ecological differences that exist between urban and rural areas in developing countries are discussed. The results of a study of secondary students showed rural students were inferior in their levels of vocational aspiration, found job information more difficult to get, etc.…

In Japan, strong emphasis on career planning and placement exists within both school and public agencies. Both services have concentrated their efforts in secondary educational programs. Career guidance is minimal in elementary education. Current trends show that both services are beginning to adopt a more developmental approach to career…

A survey used job analysis techniques to identify the essential roles and functions of administrators of college offices for students with disabilities. Results were then used by members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) to develop professional standards. Wide diversity of job functions and resulting training needs are…

Presents an annotated list of career and employment Web sites to assist librarians and job seekers with locating information on all aspects of career and job searching. Provides general indexes and sites specializing in career fairs, resume services, relocation, and newsgroups. (AEF)

The role of a school business administrator has changed over the years. Fred McCarthy shares the thoughts of an experienced school business official at the "crossroads" of life and work. Don Lussier imparts his own wry visions of what the Canadian secretary-treasurer's role will become. (MLF)

Describes a multimedia math activity for sixth-grade students who have access to a computer lab. Students work in groups and interview an adult who uses math in his or her job. Then, they write an explanatory narrative describing how that adult uses math. Finally, they create a KidPix video slideshow with voice overlays to share with the class.…

Describes a study to identify sources of revenue for community colleges, and department chairs' perceptions of their primary financial management roles. Reports that the main source of funding was public money, while only 40.2% of the respondents indicated that seeking external funding was important or very important. (10 citations) (AJL)

Offers a case study of a history professor teaching at the Behrend College campus of Pennsylvania State University. Provides general information concerning professional responsibilities and teaching techniques, suggesting methods for adapting to this particular environment. Urges similar disclosure of work conditions by other professionals so that…

Examines problems of librarians responsible for both collection development and reference services, including time demands, unclear supervisory lines, and misunderstanding of collection development. The discussion includes suggestions for improving this situation, e.g., formal reporting lines for both areas, increased communication among…

Discusses dilemmas associated with computer-assisted career guidance systems (CACGs) from an information-processing and decision theory perspective. Analyzes four problems--the occupational data base, the complexity of career decisions, dialog's effectiveness, the context in which CACGs is embedded--and provides possible ways to overcome,…