Recent financial stringencies in colleges and universities are generating pressures for more efficient use of available faculty resources. Proposes the creation of formal organizational entities oriented toward public service. (Editor/PG)

WOVEN (Women's Ohio Volunteer Employment Network), is directed at changing the low representation of women in decision making positions in public service. Women comprise more than a third of the work force in the State of Ohio; yet they have typically held the low level, low paying jobs. A 1973 status report on women in State government revealed…

The most difficult problem in the financial management of a program of Public Service Employment (or subsidized work-training experience) is the over-obligation of funds. Some training slots are never filled, some trainees drop out early from the program, and others complete their training early. All of these factors "free" funds which…

A study examined efforts of National Association of Schools of Public Affairs Administration member graduate programs to recruit and prepare Black and Hispanic students for government careers. Findings revealed a need for further efforts to enhance educational opportunities for minorities. (Author/CH)

Case studies of the use of Nominal Group Technique are analyzed, and an exercise with public administration students is reported suggesting that perceived levels of participation are higher in interacting than in nominal groups. Assumptions about the politics behind such methods are explored. (Author/CH)

Presents results of an empirical study of the effects of demographic trends on a local government occupational group--public welfare workers. Considers effects of these trends on managers' abilities to foster new ideas, to achieve affirmative action goals, and to ensure employee motivation, performance, and productivity. (Author/CH)

A discussion of both theory and practice of social work points out two problems: (1) social service departments are seen as a residual service and (2) public anxiety exists about nonaccidental injury to children. (ND)

A review of the communicational duties of a practicing city ombudsman. (CH)

Public service employment is a cost-effective fiscal remedy in terms of jobs created within the first 12 months. Its effectiveness is enhanced if participants come from welfare or unemployment compensation programs. Other positive attributes are low inflationary impact and ability to be targeted to areas or groups. (SK)

Some basic assessment/evaluation issues which must be considered when beginning any health/fitness program are identified, and assessment's role in fitness program development is discussed. A description is included of the development of a total wellness program designed to meet criteria for law enforcement certification of the Greensboro (NC)…

This case study examines seven local, state, and federal agencies in Oregon that have track records of success in moving women into management positions. Information from managers is used to define action steps for agencies concerned about affirmative action. (JOW)

Provides a detailed investigation of retention and exit patterns in the federal civil service. Discusses federal pay and turnover, changes in the federal workforce, and the impact of retention problems on the quality of federal workers and on affirmative action. (JOW)

A study of the labor exchange performance of the Employment Service showed that even after adjusting for differences in economic and demographic conditions, local offices and states varied greatly in their ability to place applicants in jobs. The performance measures examined were placement rate, permanent placement ratio (defined as the…

Education for public service programs is a good example of the successful fusion of traditional vocational and academic disciplines. (Editor)