Because of prior research in office occupations at the local, State, and national level, the field of office occupations was chosen as the object for a procedural model for developing curriculum guides in all occupational service areas. Performance standards will be the basis for graduation from the programs. (AG)

Supporting performance objectives 57 and 66 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on processing regular outgoing mail and locating zip codes are included in this packet. (The packet is the second in a set of eight on performing mail…

Supporting performance objective 58 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on processing outgoing bulk mail are included in this packet. (The packet is the third in a set of eight on performing mail activities--CE 016 912-919.) The student…

Supporting performance objective 64 of the V-TECS (Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States) Secretarial Catalog, both a set of student materials and an instructor's manual on placing postage on metered reply mail using a postage meter are included in this packet. (The packet is the sixth in a set of eight on performing mail…

THE RESULTS OF A SURVEY OF WAGES AND SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICES IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY COVERING 27 STANDARD METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS AS OF NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1964 ARE SUMMARIZED. BUREAU FIELD ECONOMISTS, IN PERSONAL VISITS, STUDIED 458 OF 1,286 BANKS EMPLOYING 20 OR MORE WORKERS. THE AVERAGE WEEKLY SALARIES OF WORKERS IN SELECTED NONSUPERVISORY…

APPROXIMATELY 190 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE BUSINESS EDUCATORS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, AND STATE EMPLOYMENT PERSONNEL PARTICIPATED IN A CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS TRAINING NEEDS FOR ENTRY OFFICE JOBS, TO DISCUSS OPERATING PROGRAMS IN OFFICE EDUCATION, AND TO IMPROVE THE CURRICULUMS AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION. GENERAL SESSION…

A statewide assessment of the Intensive Office Laboratory (IOL) programs in Indiana is reported. The IOL programs were established to better prepare students for initial entry into office occupations on graduation and for advancement on the job after employment. The five-year period from 1966 through 1971 was selected for analysis. The evaluation…

This annotated listing of curriculum materials is provided to inform planners, administrators, vocational educators, and others interested in vocational education programs of the available curriculum materials in office occupations education developed by the various States. The materials have been identified with the instructional titles and codes…

The purpose of this survey was to present the views of the economy regarding the desirable vocational and personal qualifications of those working or preparing to work in office administration. From a list of Israeli businesses employing office workers, 60 were randomly selected and placed into one of four groups depending on the number of…

Stating that mainstreaming is particularly appropriate for a typing class, the authors describe some materials, devices, and methods for teaching handicapped students how to type. They also offer grading and career guidance suggestions. (MF)

Males and females read descriptions of a male or female worker who succeeded or failed as a manager or secretary. Subjects responded with impressions of the worker, causal attributions for his/her success or failure, and evaluations of the likelihood of a number of positive and negative consequences for the worker. (Author)

Reports results from a survey of 417 members of Professional Secretaries International from New York State. Findings indicate that most respondents are happy with their career choice and would recommend it to others. Other topics covered include (1) job titles, (2) salaries, (3) promotions, (4) skills, and (5) continuing education. (CH)

Survey of 198 secondary schools and 161 institutional members of the National Association of Business Teacher Educators determined how business teachers and students are prepared to use electronic office equipment and technology. Findings reveal electronic equipment and technology are not extensively used, microcomputers and electronic typewriters…

A study was conducted to identify stage characteristics in terms of technology, applications, the role and responsibilities of the office automation organization, and planning and control strategies; and to describe the respective roles of data processing professionals, office automation analysts, and users in office automation systems development…

Discusses the field of temporary employment. Topics covered include (1) the need for temporaries, (2) how the agency concept works, (3) why people become temporary employees, and (4) the types of occupations available on a temporary basis. (CH)