Lewis and Clark College adopted a policy of gender balancing as part of its long-range administrative and curriculum planning, giving consideration to such issues as women on the faculty, women's studies, coverage of women's issues in the general studies program, and the organizational climate for women. (MSE)

As a result of court suits and affirmative action programs, occupations traditionally held by White males have become open to women and minorities. However, these two groups still face a number of barriers, some quite subtle, to advancement in these nontraditional occupations. These barriers are discussed in this journal issue. (RM)

Women continue to hold relatively few positions as school administrators; old boy networks, resistance to the idea of female authority figures, and the absence of affirmative action policies make it increasingly necessary to seek redress through lawsuits. The inaction of schools on Long Island, New York, exemplifies a national problem. (JBM)

Although Canadian women undoubtedly enjoy much greater political, social, and economic equality today than ever before, the author believes that they still have a long way to go. After describing the environment within which women work, she discusses various handicaps from which they still suffer and reviews some practical measures taken to combat…

Assesses the extent and causes of sex discrimination in academic positions at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, during 1975-79. Finds that women are paid less and are less likely to be hired for tenure-track positions. Concludes that there is no effective affirmative action in faculty employment. (Author/JOW)

While the progress made by women in medicine and other fields seems promising, it nonetheless fails to meet the rising expectations created by various legal actions and legislation. People must begin to recognize the social and economic costs of continued discrimination against women and others. (Author)

This paper examines the current status of women in educational administration generally, and in art/art education administration specifically; summarizes some studies on the characteristics of women in administration; discusses constructs and programs for achieving parity with men in administration; and makes recommendations for changing the…

Presents a conceptual framework considered necessary for social scientists and policymakers in designing and implementing fair and effective affirmative action programs. It defines and contrasts affirmative action with equal opportunity and argues why affirmative action is necessary if organizations are to be fair. Supportive empirical literature…

Public employers' affirmative-action programs may be challenged for "reverse discrimination" under either Title VII or the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. (26 footnotes) (MLF)

The sociological and political consequences of affirmative action on the white male are significant. Race unconsciousness toward the white male has hampered the development of truly race-conscious programs. The victimization of white males has been largely unacknowledged but is accountable for backlash attitudes among many voters. (SLD)

Finds strong evidence that race and ethnicity are associated with lower levels of employment among journalism and mass communication graduates. Notes these discrepancies in success in the job market are explainable by factors normally associated with hiring, such as type of training, type of institution offering the training, or qualifications…

Data about managerial positions and applicants were collected in an attempt to draw conclusions about the extent to which gender and ethnicity relate to the outcomes of the search and screen process for middle and senior management positions in academic libraries, and to determine any effects of affirmative action on promotion from within.…

Regional desegregation centers provide technical assistance and training to public school personnel and other government agencies in the areas of race, sex, and national origin desegregation, in order to provide all students with equitable opportunities to achieve educational excellence. This evaluation guide for Title IX Federal Regulations and…

This affirmative action (AA) guide is intended to identify and remove discriminatory employment practices that may still exist in the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction (DPI). DPI extends equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, political…

The history of affirmative action, current requirements, myths concerning these requirements for higher education, and the responsibilities of college trustees are considered. Affirmative action is defined as follows: steps taken to ensure that there is nondiscrimination and equal opportunity in employment and educational programs; result-oriented…