Ethnic traditions and the search for a cultural identity constitute strong forces in contemporary American society. The school media center has an important role in smoothing the societal transition from a "melting pot" ideal to a multicultural philosophy, for collections of culturally pluralistic materials and services can create…

Data from this study suggest the ACT Interest Inventory is appropriate for use with minority group members. Data from 2,280 college seniors (1,237 males and 1,043 females) representing black, native American, oriental American, Spanish-surnamed American, and white ethnic groups were analyzed to determine whether the ACT Interest Inventory could…

Formative evaluation of the WTTW-ESAA pilot television program, ECR '77, was conducted by Educational Testing Service. The pilot program, first of a planned television series intended to facilitate the desegregation process in our nation's high schools, was produced by television station WTTW in Chicago in cooperation with student co-producer…

Data on undergraduate, graduate, and professional school minority enrollment from 1976 to 1980, and from 1980 to 1984 were examined by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Minority access declines have been experienced by blacks, and Hispanics remain the least represented in higher education. (MLW)

This publication recognizes the importance of women's health, and more specifically, the role of culture, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic background, geographic location, and other social and economic factors in contributing to health status. After a section that highlights important issues, section 1, "Factors Affecting the Health of Women of…

This volume contains a collection of chapters written by individuals in the fields of general and special education on multicultural education and students with exceptionalities. Chapters include: (1) "Multicultural Education: Powerful Tool for Educating Learners with Exceptionalities" (Festus E. Obiakor); (2) "Educating the African-American…

Data from an annual survey on higher education degrees awarded to minority group members are summarized and presented. From 1988-89 to 1992-93, the increase in degrees awarded to minorities has outpaced those conferred on whites. Institutional ratings, based on number of degrees conferred, are presented for baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral…

The 21 papers in this monograph on rehabilitation of minority persons with disabilities are organized into four sections which focus on: (1) perspectives of policy and practice; (2) challenges and opportunities in rehabilitation of diverse individuals; (3) cultural diversity's challenges to service delivery; and (4) strategies for empowerment.…

This report is the sixth in a series of annual reports identifying the number of students who drop out of Nevada schools during the course one school year, in this case, the 1993-94 school year. Data were derived from school records, and information from every public school with grades 7 through 12 included. Some 5,950 individuals dropped out of…

This report provides an overview of the latest available racial and ethnic data on high school completion rates, college participation and enrollment trends, and degrees conferred. Major data sources are reports of the U.S. Bureau of the Census and the National Center for Educational Statistics. The report also includes a special focus on state…

The degree objectives of prospective graduate students from the various ethnic groups were investigated in this study by using the extensive (200,000 plus) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) registrant population of 1976-1977. GRE scores, undergraduate grade point average, and being a male were the important predictors of students' expectations of…

This study analyzes data from multiple national representative samples to describe the status of curriculum tracking and ability grouping in middle and high schools and the effects on the following student groups: (1) African Americans; (2) Hispanic Americans; (3) American Indians; (4) Asian Americans; and (5) Whites. Statistical data from the…

Data on college attendance of ethnic and racial minorities at public and private institutions in New York State for 1984-1985 are presented. Enrollment data are presented for the state as a whole, public institutions, the State University of New York, the City University of New York, independent institutions, and proprietary institutions. The…

Current statistics on minority enrollment in Connecticut institutions of higher education are reviewed. Trends include the following: there were 12,777 minority students in state institutions in fall 1980; minority students represent 8.5 percent of the undergraduate students and 5.9 percent of graduate and professional students; minority…

Data on degrees awarded in public and private colleges and universities in New York State for 1982-1983 are presented with attention to the race/ethnicity and sex of recipients, level of degree, and sector of the institution. Degrees conferred by 20 subject areas, racial/ethnic category, and sex of student are also reported separately. The number…