The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (National AEM Center) at CAST is a technical assistance (TA) center funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The purpose of the Center is to improve educational and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through…

For a growing share of learners and workers in the United States, college is failing to live up to its economic mobility promise. The cost of college is rising, accompanied by mounting student debt, and many graduates are underemployed following college. Students face steep barriers to college enrollment and success, including time demands, access…

This exploratory study critically investigates the teaching assistant regulations of higher education institutions of China. On the basis of content analysis of the teaching assistant regulations of five premier universities of China this study analyses the possible discrepancies that might compromise the principles of transparency, equal…

"The Equity Handbook" is one of the final deliverables of the Equity in Higher Education from a Student Perspective--StudEq--project that the European Students' Union (ESU) has been running for the past two years with the support of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme. The project, which started in November 2007 and…

Prepared for students, parents, teachers, counselors, and librarians, this reference guide provides descriptions of 399 majors offered at U.S. colleges and universities. The guide includes only those majors in which an associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral level degree can be obtained. Majors are arranged alphabetically and descriptions…

The kinds of work that college degree holders may consider are presented in this document as three columns of information. Ninety-four different college majors are listed in the first column. In the second column, entitled "primary codes," occupational groups are listed which by custom, and in some cases, by job title and legal…

This guide to career opportunities in air pollution control includes resource information in this area and provides a listing of colleges and universities offering environmental science programs. The guide was prepared by the S-11 Education and Training Committee of the Air Pollution Control Association. (Author/BT)

This guide provides summaries of federal programs in the biological sciences of interest to colleges and universities. Programs described fall within the following agencies: National Science Foundation, Public Health Service, Smithsonian Institution, Department of State, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Office of Education,…

This guide to career possibilities in hospital and health administration describes some of the skills required of a health or hospital administrator--interpersonal skills and managerial abilities; and also some of the varied tasks that such an administrator performs. It provides biographical sketches of several health administrators which…

This booklet is prepared for the graduate community with the intent of helping students find employment at the end of their studies. Some information is specific to the University of Washington, but much could be used by graduate students of any institution. Resources within the community as well as within the university are outlined, and…

This is a handbook and guide for nontraditional higher education. Part one is an operational guide for the development, organization, implementation and evaluation of an alternative resource center for the facilitation of nontraditional learning within higher education. Part two is a comprehensive resource guide to alternative education programs…

Presented in two volumes, the job guide handbook can be used by high school and college counselors, students, recruiters for business and industry, and parents in determining areas of employment which are compatible with a student's or potential employee's interests, abilities, and preparation. Volume 1 lists job areas for students majoring in…

Prepared by the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), this handbook provides information relative to American Indian health careers in terms of need, opportunity, preparation, and information sources. Designed to encourage American Indian youth to seek careers in the health professions, this handbook describes the enormous need for…

Shrinking employment opportunities and the broadening horizons of travel have motivated many American educators looking toward the world's developing nations for service or work. This article gives sources of information on jobs overseas, including volunteer groups, military schools for dependents, industry-supported schools, and those in U.S.…

This booklet identifies career opportunities in music in performing arts, education, business, recording, and allied fields. It is intended for use by high school and college students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in working in the field of music. It explores performing careers but also identifies many other music-related jobs that…