(1981). Resource Linkages for Sex Equity. The Potential for Linkages Between the Vocational Education Sex Equity Coordinator and Other Legally Appointed Equity Personnel. Several federal laws that address the issue of sex equity in education and employment do so in part by placing personnel in official and advisory positions at the state and local level to effect equity. In vocational education, Public Law 94-482 mandates vocational education sex equity personnel (in most states entitled "sex equity coordinators") to fulfill ten specific functions relating to creating and promoting sex equity in educational programs. Coordinators could carry out these mandates more effectively if they could form cooperative linkages with other personnel mandated by other federal laws. These personnel include coordinators under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; members, especially women members, of local advisory councils on vocational education under Section 105 of Public Law 94-482; compliance officers under Office of Civil Rights Guidelines; state coordinators under the Career Education… [PDF]
(1978). Changing Patterns in Graduate Education. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Meeting. Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. Changing patterns in graduate education were addressed at a meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) in the United States. Topics of the conference included: opportunities and change in graduate education, interinstitutional cooperation in graduate programs for professionals, the future of graduate study in the humanities, decision-making in the dean's office, student-related legal problems of the academic dean, creativity and the creative climate in graduate preparation for careers, assessment of creativity in scientific problem-solving, the use of graduate record examination (GRE) scores in graduate admissions, the validity of GRE test scores, the analytical score of the GRE aptitude test, graduate education for international students, the impact of foreign students on graduate education from a Canadian perspective, interassociational activities of the Council of Graduate Schools within the field of international education, the future involvement of the Council of Graduate… [PDF]
(1979). The View from the Bottom: The Impact of Proposition 13 on Part-Time Faculty. A study of the impact of Proposition 13 on the part-time faculty at California universities and colleges is hampered by: (1) the invisibility of part-time instructors in institutional reports and statements; (2) the confusion of Proposition 13 with other factors, such as declining enrollments; and (3) the fact that the full impact of Proposition 13 has not yet been felt. However, current trends indicate that as financial difficulties intensify, increasing numbers of part-timers will be fired, the conditions of those who remain will worsen, and full-time positions will be converted into part-time slots at an accelerated rate. Background information about part-time faculty demonstrates its vulnerability to lay-offs. Although part-timers make up 58% of the California community college faculty and are increasingly professional, rather than lay, educators, they are underpaid and provided with limited secretarial assistance and few opportunities to participate in faculty meetings. This…
(1979). Commission on Student Life. Final Report and Recommendations. The final report and recommendations of the Commission on Student Life at San Diego State University are presented. The commission undertook a comprehensive review and evaluation of campus programs and services that contribute to student life. Specific tasks were as follows: (1) to examine all dynamic aspects of student life at San Diego State University in terms of expectations, needs, and program, service effectiveness; and (2) to review and evaluate the present administrative structure, staffing patterns, budgets, operations, and program emphases of the Division of Student Affairs, along with all other university departments and programs that are involved direclty with student life. Findings were to be elated to the following two concerns: whether students are being effectively served by the university and changes that should be instituted to ensure an optimal quality of student life now and into the 1980s. Study areas included: background; academic environment and student…
(1999). Education = Success: Empowering Hispanic Youth and Adults. This report discusses the education and empowerment of Hispanic Americans, stressing the importance of expanding access to educational opportunity from preschool through graduate and professional school. The report focuses on closing the educational and opportunity gap faced by Hispanics in the United States. After an introduction, \A Hard Look at Where We Are Now,\ the first section discusses \Education and Hispanic Economic Opportunity.\ The next section presents \Where the Jobs Are,\ examining various types of jobs. The third section discusses \Earnings and the Hispanic Education Gap,\ examining educational achievement and attainment, education and earnings, job types, immigration and the economy, education and unequal pay, the importance of academic skills, the educational domino effect, and the importance of nonacademic skills. The fourth section examines \Skills and the Hispanic Employment Outlook through 2006,\ discussing the various skill levels and noting policy…
(1977). A Self-Study on the Impact of the Federal Government on Rice University. Results of a self-study conducted by Rice University, Texas, on the impact of federal legislation, especially nondiscrimination legislation, and the influence of federally-sponsored research are described. A survey was conducted of department chairmen, administrative staff, and a few selected faculty through interviewing and questionnaire administration. Among the legislation that has had the greatest impact on the university are the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the required compliance with Executive Order 11246, Title IX, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Title IX has changed the university's policy and practices relating to athletics and particularly the intercollegiate athletic program. Action has been taken to make the university accessible to the handicapped, but structural modifications of all existing facilities would impose a significant financial burden. Some major changes have occurred which have affected the university's traditional hiring philosophy and practices,…
(1995). The Myth of Political Correctness. The Conservative Attack on Higher Education. This book examines the phenomenon of "political correctness" in higher education and argues that it is a powerful conspiracy theory created by conservatives and the media who have manipulated resentment against leftist radicals into a backlash against a fictional monster, political correctness. The first chapter describes in detail the most important developments in the political correctness myth particularly as promulgated during the Reagan-Bush years. The book argues that the political correctness myth was developed through anecdote and that well-funded conservative groups carefully worked to create the institutional framework of political correctness and to compile stories of oppression by radicals. Chapter 2 argues for the existence of a "conservative correctness" that encourages attacks on liberal and leftist groups. Chapter 3 looks at challenges, real and exaggerated, to curriculum changes in higher education that raise concerns about how western culture is…
(1997). Technical Assistance Guide for Civil Rights Compliance in Vocational Education. Revised. This guide and coordinator's manual are designed to assist administrators of local agencies, area vocational centers, and postsecondary institutions in Michigan in assessing and improving their compliance with civil rights regulations relating to vocational education. The guide is based on an interpretation of the following laws: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, the Age Discrimination Act 1975, and the 1979 Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex and Handicap. The 13 sections of the guide cover the following: (1) assurances; (2) policies; (3) designated coordinators; (4) notice of nondiscrimination; (5) public notification of vocational opportunities; (6) grievance procedures; (7) self-evaluations for Title IX Section 504 and Title II; (8) transition plans for… [PDF]
(1996). Resisting the Normative Implications of Tinto: Student and Institutional Characteristics Supporting the Persistence of Chicanos in Higher Education. ASHE Annual Meeting Paper. Chicano student achievement remains low at virtually all stages of the educational pipeline but the low rates of postsecondary matriculation and persistence are especially alarming. Tinto (1993) has described student persistence in higher education as a longitudinal process of interaction between an individual student and his/her institutional environment that is driven by the degree of congruence between student and institution. The registrar's office at three institutions, California State University, a California Community College, and the University of California, provided a list of randomly selected students who self-identified as Chicanos. Each student was mailed a questionnaire near the end of a quarter or semester to obtain responses reflecting a minimum of one entire academic year. The students' responses indicated a high degree of biculturalism (comfort and proficiency in both Chicano and U.S. cultural domains) and that their ethic identity as Chicano was salient. There… [PDF]
(1993). The Black Student's Guide to College Success. Essays and reflections were gathered to create a guide to the college experience for African American students. A survey of the opinions and attitudes of over 1,500 black students at colleges and universities asked what situations or problems confronted them in being admitted to colleges and what problems they encountered in their first year at college. In addition, 250 in-depth interviews with black students were conducted. The situation and problems were organized into themes. Respected black professional educators were asked to write short essays on these themes and to use informal language aimed at youth and families who may not have attended college. Part I discusses "How To Succeed in College" in 14 sections, each of which describes one of the following essential steps in the process: (1) college preparation; (2) choosing a college; (3) beginning the college selection process; (4) obtaining financing; (5) the black athlete; (6) housing; (7) choosing a major; (8)…
(1998). Office for Civil Rights, Annual Report to Congress, Fiscal Year 1997. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education. Laws enforced by OCR include: (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin; (2) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex; (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability; (4) Age Discrimination Act of 1974; and (5) Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The OCR's enforcement authority extends to almost 15,000 school districts, over 3,600 colleges and universities, approximately 5,000 proprietary organizations, and thousands of libraries, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and correctional facilities. During fiscal year 1997, OCR's 12 enforcement offices focused on disability… [PDF]
(1993). Analysis of Departmental Functions: The Department of Staff and Instructional Services, Houston Community College System. The Department of Staff and Instructional Services (SIS) in the Houston Community College System (HCCS) takes a leadership role in providing and promoting products and services required to empower the HCCS in the pursuit of quality service to the campus community. The goals of the SIS department are to adopt Total Quality Service orientation, increase awareness of the need and opportunities for growth for all staff, continue as a major source of communications products and services, and promote organizational development through teamwork. The major functions of the SIS are: (1) general instructional support, through such projects as the Great Teachers Seminar, the Business Externship Program, the Faculty Mentoring/Master Teacher Program, and a range of video projects; (2) general instructional support provided by other HCCS sources, including the Information Technology Division and the Student Services Division; (3) instructional support through the individual colleges in the HCCS;… [PDF]
(1983). Hispanic Youth in the Labor Market. Special Report. This is a report on a study of how Hispanic youth fare in the labor market, based on data from the 1979 and 1980 National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth Labor Market Experiences. Chapter 1 reviews some of the major factors (low educational attainment, language problems, influx of foreign workers, cultural problems, and discrimination) that have been suggested as reasons for the economically disadvantaged status of Hispanics. Chapter 2 provides a socioeconomic and demographic profile of Hispanic youth, and Chapter 3 presents labor force participation rates, unemployment rates, and employment/population ratios relative to other groups and among Hispanics themselves. Chapter 4 examines the various dimensions of unemployment among Hispanics, including financial hardship, job search methods, types of jobs sought, and length of time required to find work. Chapter 5 provides a profile of employed Hispanics, while Chapter 6 summarizes government sponsored employment and training for youth…. [PDF]
(1987). The State of Black America 1987. This book consists of 12 papers on current issues affecting black Americans. Titles (and authors) are the following: (1) \Black America 1986: An Overview\ (John E. Jacob); (2) \The Law and Black Americans: Retreat from Civil Rights\ (Julius L. Chambers); (3) \Taking Charge: An Approach to Making the Educational Problems of Blacks Comprehensible and Manageable\ (Sharon P. Robinson); (4) \The Future of School Desegregation\ (Charles V. Willie); (5) \Economic Status of Blacks 1986\ (David Swinton); (6) \Blacks, Budgets, and Taxes: Assessing the Impact of Budget Deficit Reduction and Tax Reform on Blacks\ (Lenneal J. Henderson); (7) \Black Families in a Changing Society\ (Andrew Billingsley); (8) \Social Welfare Reform\ (Barbara Bryant Solomon); (9) \The Black Underclass in Perspective\ (Douglas Glasgow); (10) \Drug Use: Special Implications for Black America\ (Beny J. Primm); (11) \AIDS: A Special Report\ (Beny J. Primm); (12) \Blacks in State and Local Government: Progress and…
(1986). Tailoring the Interview Process for More Effective Personnel Selection. Structuring the initial teacher employment interview adds validity to selection and appropriately utilizes human resources. Five aspects of an effective interview program include: (1) developing a job analysis plan; (2) reviewing the applications; (3) planning for the interview; (4) the interview instrument; and (5) legal implications. An interview chart should include a \task analysis\ developed from key duties. A well-developed application form, rather than resumes, assists in obtaining data. Before the interview, a principal should have an application letter, completed district application, resume, placement papers, and official transcripts. Information should include current employment, previous successful related experience, related quality academic work, and a phone check of references. \Information giving\ involves restating the job description; describing the district, community, and school; and providing information about salary and work. \Information receiving\ includes… [PDF]