Educational media professionals were asked to rank-order individuals, positions, institutions, and journals in the general field of instructional technology for this survey of 350 members of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Responses to the six questions designed to determine centers of influence and prestige…

Reports on a study undertaken to determine whether status inconsistency (discrepancies within individuals regarding such factors as income, occupation, and education) would contribute additional explanation of variance in attention to public affairs media content beyond the effects of individual status predictors. (GT)

The attitude a new teacher holds reflects the level at which the teacher teaches more than the kind of program completed as a student. Results found no relationship between teacher attitude and employment status, sex, satisfaction with teaching, and long-range teaching plans. (Author)

Analyzes the linkage between education and black bureaucratic employment. Findings indicate that black bureaucratic employment is dependent on complex sociopolitical factors, of which black educational attainment is a byproduct. (Author/DB)

Analysis of data for 1969 and 1973 show that employment patterns of black college faculty members have been significantly changed, mostly through affirmative action programs, and that black male faculty, for the periods analyzed, received more job offers and higher salaries than comparable white faculty. (MF)

Data from a National Longitudinal Survey of Youth subsample (aged 18-21 in the first survey year) indicate that criminal involvement is related positively to time out of the labor force and negatively to workers' expectations of job duration and to student status. Results suggest that the stability of good jobs or academic involvement inhibits…

Investigated the association between married mothers' (n=1,502) employment and their reports of marital conflict and marital happiness in continuously married families with children and in mother-stepfather families. Found significant difference between types of families. Discusses findings and calls for additional research. (RB)

Using a survey, compared relative values assigned by Tufts veterinary alumni to questions about skills, training, attitudes, and behaviors with those of veterinary employers and faculty. Also assessed their perceptions of future employment opportunities. (EV)

Reports on a three-phase study that examined the relationship between earning power and the successful completion of a program of study at a community college. Discusses the impact this issue may have on state legislators examining the role of the community college. Urges collection of hard data for presentation to legislators. (Contains 23…

A 9-year follow-up survey of 1989 Greek upper secondary graduates (n=4,986) found that (1) employment and earnings of females were lower than males; (2) lower socioeconomic status students had similar employment outcomes to other classes; and (3) dual curriculum (simultaneous work and higher education qualifications) did not show favorable labor…

Investigated impact of transfer of students among four-year colleges on educational attainment and early occupational and economic achievement. Findings from national sample of college students (N=5,657) indicated that individuals transferring among four-year colleges suffered negative consequences in early educational, occupational, and economic…

Examines the experiences of young Black males 20 to 29 years of age in employment and real earnings during the 1980s, weighing the effects of race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Offers policy recommendations for improving the long-term economic prospects of young adult Black males over the remainder of this century. (AF)

Surveys reading attitudes, habits, and perceptions about reading of 84 adults in a wide variety of occupations. Finds more positive attitudes toward reading, more time spent reading, and higher ratings of own reading ability among adults with more education and adults employed in higher status occupations. Finds no educational or occupational…

Data from the Benefit-Cost Project at the University of Minnesota are analyzed, involving 239 mildly handicapped students who had exited school between 1977 and 1984. Few significant differences were found between graduates and non-graduates, though graduates were employed at a slightly higher rate. (DB)

Immigrants from India residing in the United States have achieved high levels of education, professional positions, managerial posts, and economic affluence. A case study of one successful Indian immigrant is presented. (BJV)