This study explored the concept of retention as it relates to African American administrators at predominantly white institutions, focusing on professional growth factors that predominantly white institutions can target to facilitate retention of African American administrators. Motivation-Hygiene Theory was used to determine methods of retention…

Argues that "those blacks with college degrees not only are more employable but they are also more employed." Cites evidence that the higher the level of education, the greater the gain in income, that incomes increase most for those with the most education, and that blacks do best financially when they are highly educated. (Author/JM)

Black economists feel even more isolation and frustration than many African American academics and PhDs, because they continually confront the contradictions between economic theory and blacks' daily experience. The proportion of African Americans with PhDs in economics is very low relative to the undergraduates who study economics or have degrees…

This report summarizes trends in the postbaccalaureate plans and number of physics and astronomy degree recipients for 1994. Study data were drawn primarily from the questionnaire responses of 2,158 physics bachelors and 113 astronomy bachelors. Matriculation rates, employment prospects, course of study, and demographics for these disciplines are…

Recent university business graduates (N=398) completed a survey on current status and job search process, which was matched to their academic records. Examined differences in the job search process based on age, gender, and minority status. Discusses findings in terms of pre-employment opportunities for women and blacks and a realistic employment…

Increasingly, African American academics are appointed to political positions in the federal government. This career path can be both beneficial and difficult, dependent on high-level political support and the party in power. Most are short-term jobs, may slow the tenure process, and can adversely affect the faculty-college relationship. Several…

Findings are reported of a survey of the University of Tennessee School of Social Work (UTSSW) alumni conducted during 1978, which sought to identify ways to improve the school's graduate program, to strengthen its ability to serve its graduates, and to develop further knowledge in the area of social work manpower. The first paper, "A…

Despite increasing attention paid to minority participation in college teaching and administration, little progress has been made since 1986. Minority academics can serve as role models, advisors, and student advocates. Suggestions for increasing participation rates include: concrete plans for accomplishing goals; goals reflecting institutional…

The purpose of this descriptive study was to gather baseline data on the employment picture of black women who are currently employed or have reentered a training educational program involving direct job opportunities. The study sample was selected from the rolls of nine black professional women's organizations in the state of California, and from…

There are currently 105 African-American presidents of traditionally white colleges and universities, a declining number. Most black presidents head two-year institutions; only 36 head four-year schools. Most presidents of historically black institutions are African Americans. Some attribute the decline to the affirmative action debate. However,…

Although blacks in the Southern region made up 19 percent of the 1970 population, only about 11 percent of all bachelor's degrees and 9.6 percent of all master's degrees in the region in 1974 went to blacks. Black representation varies widely among fields of study, ranging at the bachelor's level from 2 percent in architecture to 23 percent in…

Concerns about the proliferation of doctoral programs and too many Ph.D.s prompted this study of supply and demand for doctoral graduates in Maryland. This report examines trends in the applications and admissions of doctoral students and the number of doctoral enrollments and degrees awarded. Enrollment and degree information is presented by…

Evaluates the impact of the 1954 "Brown" decision and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on equal opportunity for women. Reviews the similar struggles faced by Blacks and women in the areas of education and employment. (GC)

This research brief examines employment and hiring among full-time minority college faculty over the 10-year period (1981-1991) using data from the biannual faculty surveys of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It compares the number of new full-time faculty hires to the actual employment gains in tenure-track and…

Using data from a 1988 national survey of postsecondary faculty, the study compared publication rates for African American, Asian American, and Hispanic faculty with those of Caucasian faculty. Results did not support the frequently advanced claim that fewer minority faculty receive promotion and tenure because of fewer publications. (Author/MSE)