Discusses the question of preparing technical theater undergraduates for work outside of the field of study. Looks at what alternate career opportunities exist outside the realm of theater for technical theater students, and how students can get those jobs. (SR)

Analyzes two personnel-related decisions--"City of Richmond v. J. A. Croson Co." and "Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio"--rendered during the 1988 term of the Supreme Court. Examines the impact they are expected to have on two key personnel-centered equity programs, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. (AF)

Contends that welfare reform should be focused on the well-being of children. Indicates the kinds of concerns that the new welfare reform act should consider. Examines each title of the Family Support Act of 1988. Discusses the implications of each for children. (JS)

This report presents information concerning jobs funded through the College Work-Study (CWS) program, a program that provides part-time employment to students needing financial assistance to help defray the costs of attending a postsecondary educational institution. Almost 95 percent of the students' CWS earnings for the 12-month period ending…

This monograph explores some of the explanations commonly proffered to justify the existing pattern of academic women's employment in Australian universities. The research, data, and explanations in this monograph address the university area of the higher education sector only. It examines the adequacy of some of the explanations given for women's…

This paper summarizes the results of a study of the impact of immigration on California, particularly in Los Angeles County. Of the 1.7 million foreign-born persons in Los Angeles County in 1980, 950,000 (or 57 percent) came to the United States after 1970. Mexican immigrants comprise almost one-half of the total of recent arrivals. They tend to…

In 1984, Canada's Special Parliamentary Committee on Visible Minorities in Canadian Society issued a set of recommendations which challenged government at all levels, institutions, organizations, and individuals to commit themselves to the full development of a dynamic and socially harmonious multicultural and multiracial society. This document…

An analysis of the current job market for students at Monroe Community College (MCC) in Rochester, New York, was conducted to identify directions that would not only enhance MCC's contributions to the local community, but also to its students' future success. Job market data revealed the following trends: (1) the last decade has shown a profound…

An overview of two science and technology resources (financial support and scientific/technical personnel) is presented, based on a series of National Science Foundation (NSF) surveys on research and development (R&D) resources and scientific/technical personnel in the United States. Areas addressed related to national perspectives of R&D…

This book is about the Portuguese who immigrated from the Azores Islands to the United States during the years 1800-1870, 1870-1920, and 1957-1982. The earliest Portuguese immigrants were employed in the whaling industry, and settled in New England and California. Another major concentration can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, where they were…

This paper examines the human and locational factors that influence patterns of residential mobility within metropolitan areas and discusses ways that public policy influences mobility patterns. The first section focuses on current demographic trends in central cities and suburbs, discussing data from the mid 1970s on population movement between…

The information packets developed by the Committee Studying Problems of Female Seminarians to meet the special needs of women in seminaries are described, including: (1) the APA Division 17 "Principles for Counseling Women"; (2) the implementation of sensitivity training for all seminary staff, incoming seminarians, and key personnel in the…

In absolute and relative terms, black unemployment is at unacceptable levels. Both race and economic factors affect the economic well-being of blacks. The following aspects of the problem are discussed: (1) profiles of the black unemployed; and (2) racial disproportionalities in subgroups of the unemployed. (PS)

Causes of women's underrepresentation among education administrators are explored. The following points are considered: (1) career paths of men and women chief academic officers (CAOs); (2) career aspirations; (3) responsibilities of male and female CAOs; (4) general profile of men and women CAOs; (5) salaries and compensation inequities; and (6)…

Examines educational provisions for ethnic and racial groups in Australia, comprised primarily of the aborigines and the migrants or non-English speaking immigrants. Discussion of the official policies of "self determination" and "multiculturalism" emphasizes the important differences between the two and the considerations…