Describes problems that have prevented the Department of Housing and Urban Development from achieving its goal of racially integrated public housing. Focuses on racial prejudice, controversy over establishing income levels, the unavailability of building sites appropriate for family structures, the needs of the elderly, and tenant selection and…

Discusses the growing gap between the wages of women and men and reviews arguments opposing pay equity. Cites occupational segregation and sex-based wage discrimination as causes for the wage gap, and considers some remedies that have proven to be effective: negotiation, collective bargaining, litigation, and job evaluation studies. (KH)

This article concerns the nature of a counselor's work and changes taking place in the occupation. Discusses the transformation of guidance into counseling, the effect of social and technological developments on the counselor's role, work environments for counselors, who pays for counseling services, and the lengthening of educational requirements…

America's older, larger cities are unable to provide employment opportunities and social mobility to its growing number of disadvantaged residents because cities' economic base of blue-collar industry has been replaced by the service and information industries. Cities currently face a residence-job opportunity mismatch. (ML)

This article deals with changes in secretarial jobs and implications for administrative services departments. It considers the impact of technology (elimination of jobs, upgrading of other jobs); opportunities for advancement; and predictions (severe shortage of secretaries, change in job descriptions, dependency on technology). (CT)

Presents a report prepared by the Faculty Senate/Employee Executive Council Committee on Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity at the University of Oklahoma. Describes the legal basis for affirmative action; provides recommendations for improving equal employment opportunities at the University; and discusses long-term, effective use…

In the CIDA-funded University Partnerships in Cooperation and Development program--where Canadian universities establish knowledge partnerships with Southern universities--projects with a well-developed research dimension have proven to be the strongest projects, with broader and deeper contributions to the local institutions and larger community.…

Summarizes two Supreme Court decisions on cases involving: (1) equal employment opportunities in public schools with federally funded programs; and (2) the right of a hearing impaired child to a sign language interpereter at a regular public school. Discusses implications of the decisions. (MJL)

Presents a model for examining the role of work. Discusses the importance of the work ethic and the role of work in meeting people's needs. Presents results of the Work Importance Study which identified commitment, participation, and knowledge as basic components of work or other life-career roles. (JAC)

Explores the effects on women of export processing, or the manufacture of exports in developing countries for sale overseas. Emphasizes that, in assessing export processing as a development strategy in Third World countries, its effects on the status of women must be considered to prevent their exploitation as a source of cheap labor. (Author/MJL)

Presents data from four annual surveys of psychology doctorates with regard to rates of employment and unemployment; employment in psychology-related work, in academic settings, service, business, government, and other settings, full-time and part-time employment; and postdoctoral fellowships. Includes job market perceptions of recent doctorate…

Describes characteristics of researchers in psychology and characteristics of funded research programs. Examines some respondents' reasons for not having or not seeking funding. Explores information on research funding availability and sources of funding. Discusses the level of research activity among psychologists. (Author/MJL)

Reviews (1) market forces that have contributed to the current shortage of moderately priced housing; (2) the impact of the Indochinese refugee flows on existing housing; and (3) household demographic characteristics related to the issue of housing the refugees. Suggests ways that existing housing programs could help to accommodate the…

Examines the role of higher education in the Puerto Rican society and economy. Discusses the impetus federal assistance has provided to low income Puerto Rican students, especially through the Pell Grant. Analyzes the relationship between educational and employment attainment levels. (APM)

A model for examining tradeoffs between rate of minority hiring and quality of selectees is presented. In a representative case, substantial changes in the rate of minority hiring have only small effects on the quality of the work force. (Author)