After reviewing related research, this paper uses National Longitudinal Survey data to examine the impact of college students' in-school work on their employment and earnings after college. Empirical evidence suggests that part-time on-campus work (up to 27.5 hours weekly) positively affects post-college earnings, but not employment. (12…

This article discusses management models dealing with part-time employees and makes specific recommendations based on authors' research and experience to improve the training and supervision of student employees in academic libraries. Internal policies concerned with the selection process are noted. Five sources are given. (EJS)

A process of work-study job placement at the University of South Carolina which improves the efficiency of program management is described, including a preliminary campus survey, a manual for employers, and a job board from which students can select preferred jobs. A sample job advertisement and award letter are included. (MSE)

Issues in the debate over whether to pay college students for their work in student activities are examined, and the practices of a number of institutions on both sides of the debate are presented. Whether money acts as a motivator in this context is discussed. (MSE)

Unionization of graduate students at the State University of New York since 1967 is chronicled, from graduate student employees' inclusion in faculty collective bargaining to establishment of a separate bargaining unit. Problems facing graduate student employee unions and likely future concerns are discussed briefly. (MSE)

This booklet provides career orientation teachers in middle/junior high and high school with ideas for bulletin boards because students learn best when ideas are presented visually. Following a brief description of the project that developed it, the bulletin board booklet gives ideas for creating bulletin boards on career exploration, the 15 job…

This packet contains materials about and by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) for Vocational Special Education of the Irving Independent School District (IISD), Texas. It discusses benefits to the business sector, both corporately and individually: introduction of management to an untapped resource, employee involvement in worthwhile programs,…

Specific education and training requirements for entry to all major occupations at a variety of levels are presented, and work information is provided (including how to figure out the requirements for entry into the vast number of occupations, understanding which training programs will actually lead to a good job, helping the client isolate…

Argues that student employees need improved on-the-job training and more staff development opportunities. Describes the structured student employee training program at St. Louis Community College (SLCC) at Meramec, Missouri. Underscores the importance of employer support for the program and reviews results of the SLCC project. (DMM)

Describes the efforts of a project which attempted to meet the needs of pupils who have become disaffected with school. Discusses how the participating schools reorganized and worked to strengthen community relationships and to provide new directions in curriculum planning and program assessment and accreditation. (ML)

Reports on questionnaire survey sent to 170 Arizonan elementary school librarians to determine if students are being used as aides and the extent of their involvement in library media programs. Highlights include organization of aides, selection requirements, scheduling practices, training, assigned tasks, program support, and future implications.…

A national study of 2,000 secondary school students found that the work experiences available to teenagers have little or no effect on their tendency to delinquency, their academic learning, or their psychological well-being. Earlier studies suggest that coordinating work with education more systematically could provide social benefits. (PGD)

A survey of 850 first-time university students assessing interests in campus volunteer opportunities and the relationship between incentives and interest found students did not differentiate between serving as a volunteer, earning course credit as a volunteer, and earning a monetary award as a volunteer. Implications for student affairs are…

A study using data from the High School and Beyond Survey examined the effects of employment on grade point averages, dropout rate, and postcollege wages and employment rates of 4,068 college students. While working students were more likely to drop out than nonworking students, they also did better in the labor market if they do graduate. (MSE)

Methods used at Haverford College to hire, train, and manage student employees are described, including both successful and unsuccessful approaches. Management problems, performance improvement incentives, and appropriate student roles and expectations are examined. Much of the information is drawn from a survey of current and former student…