Describes the impact of high technology on career changes and provides suggestions to counselors on how to help clients make successful career changes. Concludes thoughtful consideration of employment-trend data by professionals could result in proactive rather than reactive planning for changes resulting from high technology. (Author/ABL)

Reviews effects of British occupation and educational policies of Naser and Sadat on the mixed educational messages given to Egyptian women by higher education and society. Notes that educated women are considered valuable, but few employment opportunities are available, and education for women is viewed as a stopgap until marriage. (SK)

Explores the history of tenure and analyzes various meanings of the concept in literature and laws. Provides a critique of aspects of these definitions, exposing the extent to which tenure, as presently conceptualized, fails to promote teacher professionalism. Explores ways in which present tenure policies could be reformulated to promote…

For new teachers, the worst part of the job search is the wait. This paper provides some tips to get through this process with ease.

The emerging profession of public history includes archivists, business historians, and those in historic preservation. Increasing numbers of colleges are offering curricula in the field. (MSE)

Discusses factors in a changing society that will make it necessary for companies to revamp their human resources function. Topics include technology, demographics, emerging career categories, human resources planning, benefits, legal trends, and training and development. Tells how to revamp the human resources function. (CH)

Examines personnel needs for geriatric social workers, explores growing demand for geriatric social work practitioners, reviews argument for specialized training in geriatrics, and identifies number of social workers specializing in geriatrics. Discusses state of the art of geriatrics in social work education. Makes recommendations for increasing…

Reviews current research on the hazards of using video display terminals, such as eye strain and musculoskeletal problems. Gives recommendations for improvements in the work environment and employer policies. (SK)

Reports on a study that projects that technology will not cause clerical staff displacement during the next 10 years, but it may produce difficulties for persons looking for new jobs who have no experience with technology. Includes panel recommendations. (CH)

Contains eight articles on keeping up with new technologies in agricultural education. Articles discuss keeping perspective, staying current, nontraditional careers, examples, machinery technology, the need to keep up, and teaching technology. (CH)

Although there is a severe shortage of computer programers with 5 to 10 years experience, entry-level workers are now in oversupply. Discusses factors responsible for the oversupply, including in-service training of programers at various companies, and current skills needed by programers. (JN)

Although women are entering the labor force in large numbers, evidence is presented suggesting that mechanization has served to reinforce the traditional position of women both at home and in the labor market. Topics discussed include among others, occupations, time spent in housework, segregation of occupation by sex, and earnings. (Author/JN)

During the 1970s, increasing health care demands resulted in a greatly increased work force and a need for highly skilled workers. Wages and salaries of health personnel remained below and absences above national averages. (Author/SK)

The history and development of Ferris State College, College of Optometry, are highlighted including its facilities, faculty, curriculum, clinic program, and research. (JMF)

A U.S. health occupations teacher uses her experience visiting British schools to compare the U.S. and British systems of health care and vocational education, especially tech prep. She suggests broadening the scope of tech prep to focus on preparing a world-class workforce for global competition. (SK)