Trends in three major areas relating to higher education are charted: College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF) performance since 1990; the employment outlook until 2005 for major occupational groups; and the relationship of college faculty pay to the cost of living since 1987-88. (MSE)

The Modern Language Association's large Graduate Student Caucus is pressing the association to lead a campaign against use of part-time faculty. The Ph.D. candidates are fearful that after years of training, they will be unable to find tenure-track positions, and feel the association has placed too much emphasis on seeking jobs outside higher…

In 1998, foreign economic crises lowered the demand for U.S. goods and reduced U.S. manufacturing jobs. Hiring increased in construction, finance, and government. Unemployment was low throughout the year. (Author)

Recent school psychology surveys confirm that graduates and practitioners with specialist-level preparation dominate current practice and graduate-program enrollment. Specialist level is likely to continue to dominate because most programs are in institutions that cannot offer doctoral degrees. Few differences exist in master's-, specialist-, and…

Investigates the question of socioeconomic background and estimates the incidence and labor market impacts of overeducation using data from Greece. Suggests that overeducation is a phenomenon that affects workers as they make their way through the labor market, and that overeducation is concentrated among university-educated workers with a…

Examines the relationship between education and marginalized social groups with respect to the labor market. Argues that problems in these markets are structural, so they will not disappear in the current period of economic recovery. Discusses the contribution education can make toward solving these problems, as well as its limits. (DSK)

Discusses recruiting and placement statistics for engineering program graduates for the 1998-1999 academic year. (WRM)

Analyzes the changing links between higher education and the labor market, including conceptions of higher education's capacity to reduce social inequities and channel graduates into more prestigious forms of employment. Suggests that in general, higher education does not reduce inequities but may reinforce them, and it no longer guarantees more…

Reports on the evolution of General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs), enrollment and delivery patterns, and their policy implications. Discusses results that indicate a link for only a minority of students between GNVQ choice of subject and later employment. (AIM)

Outlines trends and challenges in job skills development, theoretical links between human capital and economic performance, methodological and measurement problems in analyzing return on investment. Presents case studies of approaches in France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with public policy implications. (SK)

The percentage of high school graduates in the rural South improved during the 1990s but lagged behind urban figures; the percentage of rural college graduates grew slightly. Rural-urban differences in educational attainment were even greater among minorities. The rural-urban income gap also widened and is not expected to improve, with few new…

Analysis of labor market trends for physicians considers potential indicators of change and what these indicators show. The article concludes that despite some changes in the market, it is too early to identify a departure from trends. Generalist positions are becoming more attractive, but specialist numbers continue to increase. Little indication…

Characteristics of hired farmworkers have changed little during the 1990s. These workers continue to earn about 58 percent as much as all wage and salary workers. Data tables and figures present characteristics of farmworkers and all workers: age, gender, race, educational attainment, citizenship, region, earnings, and occupations. (TD)

Discusses what center directors can do to reduce staff turnover. Presents guidelines for the interview process including: (1) preparing before the interview to ensure the interview is focused and will produce meaningful responses; and (2) conducting the interview by developing a rapport, listening, and giving a realistic description of the job.…

Describes adolescent experiences in completing school and commencing adult work. Identifies the threats to preparing youth for adult work and describes the increasing national and international recognition of the significance of youth for economic and social development. Considers broad policy implications and details actions to address challenges…