Explores the debate over the role of law in ensuring equal employment opportunity. The author argues that the overlapping and conflicting regulations, inconsistent results, and general confusion produced by the past encounters between the law and discriminatory employment practices should not be the model for future development of policy.…

Responses to questionnaires sent to employers in a wide variety of industries provide the basis for this study on contractors' experiences with Section 503 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act. The data indicate that employers confront some common problems and recognize a number of benefits from hiring handicapped individuals. (Author/WD)

A letter sent to Franklin Roosevelt complains about the employment of married women whose husbands are also employed. The letter suggests that greedy married women cheat their single sisters and drain the job market. Teaching strategies are included. (KC)

Explores the extent of sexism among top library administrators. Career prejudice against women in libraries is revealed in terms of money, position, female and male stereotypes, influence of the women's movement, and the special problems of Black women. (SW)

The history of the exemption for bona fide seniority systems under Title VII is explored briefly. It is suggested that the courts can provide protection for incumbent workers potentially disadvantaged, which may mean substantial monetary liability for employers using "last hired, first fired" layoff systems. (Author/LBH)

The arguments for and against federal assumption of the responsibility for regulating the relationship between public employers and public employees are analyzed. It is suggested that the National Labor Relations Act should be extended to include them, thereby imposing upon them a duty to bargain collectively. Available from: the Harvard…

The Teaching Allocation and Management Model (TAMM) designed to help university department administrators assign faculty to courses is described, noting its strengths and limitations. The model has been used in business departments, but is seen as adaptable to any discipline. Formulas for budgeting are included in the model. (MSE)

Three camp directors discuss their policies regarding body art and body piercing. Only one director reported a strict policy prohibiting tattoos or body art based on standards that the camp portrays to families. However, all directors enforced policies prohibiting clothing or body art that mentions alcohol, tobacco, drug use, or inappropriate…

Using a model to test whether choice-driven schools pay a higher wage differential and increase hiring for certain teacher characteristics, data from schools with traditional school choice and charter schools were analyzed. Choice affected the value schools placed on teachers' effort, independence, college education, and math and science skills.…

Provides an overview of campus search committee roles, responsibilities, and selection processes. Discusses the benefits of utilizing a professional search firm and outlines the qualities of an efficient and successful search process, such as establishing realistic expectations, a clear timeline, a disciplined recruiting strategy, and an organized…

Demographic trends imply that organizations must learn to manage a diverse work force. Ways to change organizational systems, structures, and practices to eliminate subtle barriers are awareness training, attitude change, and valuing diversity. (SK)

Assessed effects of the status of employment referents on employers' evaluations of job applicants. Personnel directors (N=300) were asked to rank three fictitious candidates based on letters of reference from high, low, and unknown status referents. Results suggest that high-status referents positively influence selection decisions of otherwise…

The role and tasks of college committees charged with planning for the end of mandatory faculty retirement in 1994 are discussed, and a variety of faculty development, tenure, and salary policy options to consider are outlined. (MSE)

Describes program innovations to keep older workers employed: retraining, job sharing, flexible working hours, job redesign, and phased retirement. Addresses costs and savings, disincentives for workers and employers, and future trends. (SK)