The intent of this study was to determine the characteristics of trustees in Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) member institutions in 1976. The most recent inventory of college boards of trustees was conducted in l967 by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), but only 20% of the two-year public and private institutions were included…

The document reports a study of Federal financial-assistance programs to schools with concentrations of American Indian children. The study involved collecting data by interviewing state and local officials in 60 school districts in 8 states; interviews were also conducted with Bureau of Indian Affairs and Office of Education officials in…

Discusses the impact of prevention of major causes of morbidity and mortality on life table assumptions and economic projections in the United States. Among changes to be expected is a major restructuring of the financing of old age pensions and social security. (Author/HM)

This profile presents a variety of educational and socioeconomic information for Alameda County, nearby counties, and the state. The profile highlights the relationship between various factors that affect the economic well-being of individuals and communities. This presentation of information provides a framework for enhanced communication and…

This profile uniquely presents a variety of educational and socioeconomic information for Butte County, nearby counties, and the state. The profile highlights the relationship between various factors that affect the economic well-being of individuals and communities. This presentation of information provides a framework for enhanced communication…

This profile uniquely presents a variety of educational and socioeconomic information for Contra Costa County, nearby counties, and the state. The profile highlights the relationship between various factors that affect the economic well-being of individuals and communities. This presentation of information provides a framework for enhanced…

The population of undocumented Hispanic immigrants in the United States includes (1) a significant number of females; (2) a majority of labor force age (15-39); (3) Mexican migrants who are younger and comprise more males than other Latin American migrant groups; and (4) Central and South American migrants from higher social strata. (Author/MJL)

Employs three demographic variables (sex of child, socioeconomic status, and family size) as predictors of parental discipline. Subjects were 44 (22 male, 22 female) fifth graders and their mothers. (MP)

Marriage license data from 33 states for 1968-86 show that intermarriage between African Americans and whites increased rapidly during the period, particularly between African-American men and white women. Intermarriage was more likely for either African-American men or women if they had attended college but was more likely for white women who…

The Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System measures teacher effectiveness on the basis of student gains, implicitly controlling for socioeconomic status and other background factors that influence initial levels of achievement. The absence of explicit controls for student background has been criticized on the grounds that these factors influence…

This report presents data showing that the socioeconomic status of Mexican immigrants in the United States fell sharply behind that of the total native-born population during the 1980s and also declined relative to that of Mexican Americans. Data from the 1980 and 1990 censuses demonstrate that during the 1980s, the earnings and per capita income…

A wide series of issues affecting the Hispanic community were discussed in these hearings. After a presentation of census findings on Hispanic socioeconomic and demographic characteristics by the Acting Director of the Census Bureau, statements were offered on census findings about Hispanic language use; immigrant Hispanics and jobs and the…

Sociolinguistic patterns of India are discussed. (LG)

The age old question about what it is that constitutes a "good" candidate for counseling has yet to be answered satisfactorily. A number of stereotyped notions and rules-of-thumb criteria have been proliferated over the years, sometimes to the detriment of certain types of clients. On the other hand, a growing body of research is available to both…

Part of a Head Start longitudinal study on disadvantaged children and their first school experience, this report provides: 1) a description of interrelationships among certain demographic indices, maternal attitudes, and behaviors reported in the parent interview using factor analytic techniques, and 2) plans for obtaining a reduced set of scores…