(1975). A Handbook of State Laws and Policies Affecting Equal Rights for Women in Education. This booklet is a state-by-state compilation of information on state laws, executive orders, regulations, guidelines, administrative structures, and procedures affecting equal rights for women in education. Within the section devoted to each state, separate short passages discuss state labor laws, fair employment practices legislation, state antidiscrimination agencies, administrative actions related to fair employment legislation, other legislation, state action on the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, elementary and secondary education policies, and state commissions on the status of women. A series of data charts at the end of the handbook presents a compilation of the information contained in the state-by-state summaries. (Author/JG)… [PDF]
(1975). Into the Mainstream. A Syllabus for a Barrier-Free Environment. This syllabus contains practical information necessary to plan a barrier-free environment. The first chapter provides an account of what has happened in the past generation to make buildings and spaces accessible to handicapped persons and reviews the most recent laws, codes, and standards that prescribe the accessibility of buildings. The second chapter describes the basic physical and procedural barrier conditions that the handicapped face. The third chapter contains solutions to the removal of barriers, including drawings illustrating some of the most common conditions. It also contains techniques for organizing community barrier-free action groups and methods for evaluating compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The fourth and final chapter offers supplementary sources of information: annotated published sources, a sample questionnaire for use in evaluating accessibility of buildings, and a listing of public and voluntary agencies whose staffs can help in more detail… [PDF]
(1970). Directory: New York State Services for Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers. A comprehensive directory of New York State services for migrant and seasonal farm workers is presented. Brief program descriptions–as well as the names of managerial personnel, addresses, and phone numbers for the numerous agencies related to migrant or seasonal farm programs–are given for the following: the State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the Center for Migrant Studies, the Bureau of Program Funding, cooperative extension, education, health, human rights, labor, motor vehicles, Office for Community Affairs, social services, and state police. The history and purpose of the Interdepartmental Committee on Migrant Labor, along with names of committee members, are given in the Preface. (AL)… [PDF]
(1966). Equal Opportunity in Employment. This book focuses on discrimination in employment, defined as the denial of equal opportunity in the labor market to qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or any other factor not related to their individual qualifications for work. The average nonwhite college graduate can expect to earn less during his lifetime than the white who has never gone beyond elementary school. Traditional patterns of discrimination have caused counselors and parents to discourage minority group youngsters from choosing \closed\ occupations, and it is important that these young people be informed of opportunities and trained to take advantage of them. This pamphlet discusses significant developments affecting equal employment opportunities since 1960 at the federal and state level, and special studies and surveys, using current statistical and factual information. The origin and nature of merit employment by private employers, and government and private… [PDF]
(1967). Interinstitutional Cooperation in Higher Education. This conference focused attention on the uses of interinstitutional cooperation as a device to strengthen developing institutions of higher education. The 30 contributors included social critics, members of foundations and federal agencies, and representatives of institutions in the Developing Colleges Program. (This program, Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, has financed 249 cooperative arrangements which have either linked a developing college to an established institution or developing colleges to each other.) The proceedings are divided into 7 major topics: 1) Interinstitutional Cooperation for the Established and Developing Colleges; 2) The Nature of Interinstitutional Cooperation; 3) Some Implications of Interinstitutional Cooperation for the Governance of Higher Education; 4) Interinstitutional Cooperation and the College Student; 5) Promoting Change through Interinstitutional Cooperation; 6) Interinstitutional Cooperation and the Future; and 7) Recommendations…. [PDF]
(1969). Policy Documents and Reports of the American Association of University Professors. This document, containing 22 statements and reports, presents the policies of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in 7 major areas. In (I) \Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Due Process,\ there is a statement of principles and statements and reports on dismissal proceedings, nonreappointment notices, extramural utterances, institutional regulations, political activities, national security, tenure, and retirement. In (II) \College and University Government,\ there is a general policy statement and statements on institutional investigations, economic interests, and strike participation. In (III) \Professional Ethics,\ there is a general policy statement and statements on recruitment, resignation, and late resignation. In (IV) \Student Rights and Freedoms,\ the\Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms of Students\ is included. In (V) \College and University Accreditation,\ there is a statement entitled \The Role of the Faculty in Accrediting of Colleges and Universities.\… [PDF]
(1973). Mexican American Identity – A Multi-Cultural Legacy. Investigating the background of Mexican American identify, the document determined that this identity is a dynamic image emerging from a continuous process of human development in which the genetic and cultural variations from European and indigenous peoples are combined within a complex historical situation. The combination includes: (1) the \1848 (Anglo)\ image–a race of conquered people allowed to become U.S. citizens if and when they learn to become WASP middle class Americans; (2) \Spanish\ ancestry–an image which identifies with lighter skinned Europeans; (3) \La Raza\–a glorification of the \mestizo\ – the racial hybrid of Caucasian and indigenous peoples; (4) \Indian\ ancestry–Mexican Americans who with to throw off the racist stigma of a dark skin and who overtly claim Indian ancestry; (5) \1848 (Mexican)\ image–revised from the Anglo version, but accepting the Mexican War period as the beginning of their identity today; (6) \Chicano\–a militant, self-imposed label… [PDF]
(1971). Education's Time for Success. This speech presents the programs of the Nixon Administration and of the Office of Education designed to enhance educational progress. The programs covered include (1) desegregation efforts in the eleven Southern States and actions to protect the rights of other minority children, (2) the Administration's Education Special Revenue Sharing Bill, (3) the proposed National Institute of Education, and (4) the pending Higher Education Opportunity Act. (JF)… [PDF]
(1972). Racial and Ethnic Survey, 1972. Reports submitted by local school districts and intermediate education district offices were reviewed, analyzed, and compared to previous surveys. Information was obtained about all students K-12 and all school personnel, including aides and community agents. The survey information was analyzed to determine what, if any, changes had been made in the racial and ethnic composition of students and school district employees. Information regarding the racial and ethnic distribution of students by district and county, the racial and ethnic distribution of school personnel, the enrollment patterns of minority students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades by district and county, and the total K-12 statewide minority enrollment as compared to the statewide number of seniors were presented in tabular form. A summary of the data indicated (1) that Spanish-surname and Russians showed the greatest increase in enrollment patterns; (2) that over the past 2 years, the proportion of Black students… [PDF]
(1976). Cost Analysis of Correctional Standards: Institutional-Based Programs and Parole. Volume II. This second of two volumes provides cost guidelines and cost estimation techniques for use by jurisdictions in assessing costs of their own ongoing or contemplated correctional program activities. (Volume I is a companion summary published as a separate document for use by criminal justice policy-makers in need of a reference to the policy issues surrounding institutional-based programs and parole, particularly those related to cost and implementing correctional standards. Both volumes are based on research to analyze and estimate the costs of implementing standards of the \Corrections Report\ issued in 1973 by the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals.) This document includes 10 chapters: (1) General Methodology and Presentation of Findings, (2) Costs of Custodial Facilities, (3) Operating Costs for Custodial and Support Services, (4) Other Costs of Custody and Basic Support, (5) Parole Costs, (6) Education and Training Within Institutions, (7) Work… [PDF]
(1978). The Regents of the University of California v. Allan Bakke. Journal of College Student Personnel, 19, 2, 169-73, Mar 78. The major social issue involved is reverse discrimination and whether or not it is a legally permissible form of discrimination in light of history. Implications for higher education will remain. This article discusses the background of the DeFunis and Bakke cases. (Author)…
(1987). A Response from Golden Rule to "ETS on 'Golden Rule'". Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, v6 n4 p19-23 Win. This article rebuts comments by G. R. Anrig (1987) on the Settlement Agreement that resolved the racial discrimination suit brought by the Golden Rule Insurance Company against the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the Illinois Department of Insurance. (TJH)…
(1986). An Analysis of State Library Job Application Forms for Compliance with EEOC Guidelines. Journal of Library Administration, v7 n1 p49-59 Spr. Studies state library agency job application forms from the 50 state libraries to determine whether these agencies comply with state and federal laws regarding fair employment practices. Findings revealed that some states violate EEOC guidelines, especially concerning job application flow data. (CDD)…
(1985). The Comparable Worth Controversy: An Interview With Heidi Hartmann and June O'Neill. New Perspectives, v17 n2 p28-33 Spr. The following pivotal issues in the comparable worth controversy are debated by two economists: (1) the size and origins of the wage gap between the sexes; (2) possible motives for discrimination by employers; (3) cultural factors affecting career choices; (4) the undervaluing of predominantly female occupations; and (5) the efficacy of job evaluation plans. (RDN)…
(1985). Has the Pen of the Press Been Turned into a Weapon?. Update on Law-Related Education, v9 n2 p6-9,26-28 Spr. Freedom of the press and the extent of constraints upon that freedom are examined. Some recent Supreme Court rulings are discussed. (RM)…