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Peer reviewedChemical and Engineering News, 1990
Reported are the results of a survey of the economic status of members of the American Chemical Society. Included are employment, salaries, satisfaction, and the status of women in chemical occupations. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Demand Occupations, Employment Patterns
Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1986
This document contains witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing held in Cleveland, Ohio to examine issues dealing with work and retirement policy and how they affect older women. Opening statements are presented from Senator John Glenn and Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar. Witnesses providing testimony include: (1) Harvey…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Career Planning, Displaced Homemakers
California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Office of the Chancellor. – 1988
An examination is provided of past and possible affirmative action efforts to improve the representation of ethnic minorities and women in faculty and administrative positions in the California community colleges. A brief introduction states that despite legislative changes and efforts made by the colleges and the Board of Governors, minorities…
Descriptors: Administrators, Affirmative Action, College Faculty, Community Colleges
Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. – 1984
This document contains two congressional hearings on H.R. 4599, the Federal Pay Equity Act of 1984, and H.R. 5092, the Pay Equity Act of 1984. These bills would mandate the Office of Personnel Management to study wage discrepancies in the Federal classification structure and to devise a more equitable job evaluation program and would require…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Education, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Peer reviewedBrown, William H., III – Journal of Intergroup Relations, 1990
The greatest challenge for American industry will be to have management at all levels that is representative of the diversified workforce that is anticipated. Business must ensure fair compensation, healthy working conditions, growth and personal development opportunities, progress in the company, and pride in the value of work itself. (AF)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Business Responsibility, Civil Rights Legislation
Mondschein, Eric S.; Greene, Loel L. – 1986
This chapter examines statutory and case law concerning sexual harassment in employment and education practices, recommends policies for prevention, and suggests strategies to resolve complaints. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the principal federal legislation granting protection from employment discrimination; it is enforced by the…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Hyer, Patricia; And Others – 1983
The status of women faculty members at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is examined. Attention is focused on the progress made by the university over the last 5 years in hiring and promoting women faculty, the representation of women in the administration and university governance, and salaries. Major conclusions are as follows:…
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), Administrator Selection, Departments, Employment Practices
California State Postsecondary Education Commission, Sacramento. – 1983
The recruitment and retention of faculty in business administration and accounting at the University of California (the University) and the California State University (the State University) are evaluated. An overview of education in business considers the location, type, and level of degree programs and concentrations in business-related fields…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Administration Education, Change Strategies, College Faculty
Deese, Stephanie; McKay, Sylvester – 1991
Based on a nationwide survey of existing programs and literature as well as the findings from local focus groups and data collection efforts, this report from the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) presents a series of recommendations for the promotion and recruitment of minorities and women for the senior-level administrative staff…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, College Administration, Community Colleges, Cultural Awareness
Reskin, Barbara F., Ed.; Hartmann, Heidi I., Ed. – 1986
The literature on sex segregation in the workplace was reviewed to determine how it could be used in formulating policy in the area of sex fairness in the American labor market. The committee found that although women's occupational options have increased dramatically in the past decade, sex segregation is still widespread. Among those factors…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Employed Women, Employment Patterns, Employment Practices
