Higher education is central to the development of a country. Without it, countries are bound to lag behind others in the race for development. Without human resources development and institution building, a nation cannot dream of progress and prosperity. The investment in higher education does not go unrecorded and its neglect does not get…

An overview of preretirement program models is presented, dealing with such concerns as finances, health, housing, social and personal factors, and use of time. Specific programs are reviewed, and sources for additional information are identified. (LBH)

This report presents the labor force characteristics of older doctoral scientists and engineers using data from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR) from 1997. The information presented in the report includes employment, education, and demographic data on all graduate degrees considering the age factor. (YDS)

Demographic developments in Western Europe are examined in this report. It can be used by secondary and college level teachers in preparing lessons or by students themselves. There are three major parts. The first part, "Past Trends," focuses on the increase in European population. The size of that population and its growth over a long…

Changes affecting higher education planning in Sweden are age structure of the academic workforce will result in rapid growth of retirements; number of young people eligible for higher education will decrease; and skewed age distribution of faculty will lead to a growing need for new recruitment of teachers and researchers. (Author/MLW)

This 1980 report describes the present status of Alaskan women in the labor force. Extensive use is made of results of the 1976 Survey of Income and Education, an expanded version of the ongoing population survey conducted by the United States Bureau of Census. These topics are covered: demography of Alaskan women, race, age, families, labor force…