Over the years, careers have transformed to be flexible and changing rather than stable, life-long commitments to an organization. As such, making work meaningful, controlling the work environment, and taking the opportunity to get required training for the next job are as important as the financial advantages. Educators' careers cannot be…

Discusses definitions of "career" showing how the traditional concept is male oriented. Reports data from an eight-month study of women elementary school teachers that suggests the traditional ways of evaluating short- and long-term work commitments do not do justice to the reality of women's commitments. (MD)

Professors, deans, presidents, student personnel program directors, lobbyists, and research directors give advice on directions, approaches, and attitudes that they feel will enhance academic careers of various kinds. (MSE)