(1977). Graduate and Professional School Admissions: Social and Legal Considerations. In some respects, "discrimination" is at the heart of the college admission process, and in the selection of students for graduate or professional programs, the application of admittance criteria becomes a matter with potential moral and legal ramifications. The practice of setting aside specific places for less-prepared applicants (generally those who had suffered from discrimination and had received an inferior education) has resulted in denying access to other applicants with sufficient qualifications. The court cases of Marco Defunis and Allan Bakke, which challenge these admission policies and techniques, are discussed in this paper. Other cases are cited that are concerned with financial aid as well as admission criteria. The significance of litigation involving charges of discrimination and the attention given to the concept of due process is assessed. The ultimate effect cannot be known, but there will develop a greater concern for detailed records on the part of… [PDF]
(1980). Work in Technology and Science: Linking Education and Employment. This publication reports on a project designed to increase the awareness and appreciation of educators, and through them the awareness of middle and high school students, of the advantages of preparing for careers in technology and science. These are fields in which Boston high school students generally, and minority students particularly, have been underrepresented. In this project–Technology and Science Careers for Minorities (TSCM)–the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Work in Technology and Science (MIT/WITS) group served as the catalyst for Boston public schools and local technological companies. Through workshops, site visits, career materials, and classroom programs, Boston educators from 16 schools developed knowledge about careers and their prerequisites. They also realized that these careers represent excellent possibilities for minorities and that teachers, counselors, and administrators are in critical roles for expanding students' perceptions of career options…. [PDF]
(1980). Employment Goals of the World Plan of Action: Developments and Issues in the United States. Report for the World Conference on the United Nations Decade for Women, 1976-1985. This report focuses on economic, social, and legal development affecting women's employment in the United States during the first half of the United Nations Decade for Women. The first section reports on the economic roles of women in the U.S. as their participation in the labor force reached historically high levels during the last half of the 1970s. The employment status is detailed for such selected subgroups of the women's labor force as working mothers and wives, women who maintain families, Hispanic women, and Black women. Segregation is also addressed. Section 2 presents an analysis of policy developments and issues relevant to the World Plan of Action. It discusses measures and programs to reduce discrimination in employment as well as policies affecting the opportunities and economic regards for women who have changing and multiple roles. The final section highlights the initiatives of voluntary, nongovernmental organizations. Examples include training and employment… [PDF]
(1978). Black Share of Non-Faculty Jobs Down at Most State Universities–Up at Kentucky State. Blacks' share of non-faculty jobs in Kentucky institutions of higher education is examined in this second in a two-part series on employment in the state university system. The first report in this series was entitled "State University Faculties Stuck on Tokenism in Kentucky." Sections examine: tokenism in non-faculty jobs at state universities; blacks in executive jobs; blacks in technical and professional jobs; black percentage decline at white universities; high-paying jobs and faculty tokenism; women in the job market; and the effort of instltutions to improve their employment policies for blacks. Tables provide information on numbers and percentages of blacks hired in various positions and employment figures on females hired in various positions. Appendices cover employees, by sex, race/ethnicity (1975 and 1977); and new hirees for 1977 for the following positions: executive, administrative and managerial; professional non-faculty; technical and paraprofessional;…
(1981). Florida Public Occupational Education Admission Standards and Practices Study. A two-phase study was conducted in order (1) to develop a profile of admission standards and practices which were being used by forty public occupational education programs in Florida; and (2) to enhance the state-of-the-art encompassing admission procedures by identifying the degree of equity associated with 19 admission standards as perceived by 173 randomly selected persons who had a relationship with occupational education or advocacy groups. The research design incorporated analysis of variance (ANOVA) on repeated measures and a rank ordering procedure to determine if there was a difference in the degree of equity associated with the 19 items and to ascertain which admission practices were the most and least equitable. A one-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) procedure was applied to compare groups' degree of equity ratings. Results in phase 1 of the study identified eleven admission standards or practices which were being used to admit students to public… [PDF]
(1977). Expanding Nontraditional Opportunities in Vocational Education. Addressing the need to expand nontraditional opportunities for students in vocational education, this document contains three separate training packages intended for use in inservice and preservice training of vocational teachers, counselors, and administrators. The focus of each package is reflected in each of the following titles: \Approaches to Expanding Nontraditional Opportunities for Vocational Education Students\; \Barriers to Expanding Nontraditional Opportunities for Vocational Education Students\; and \Legislation Addressing Equal Opportunity in Vocational Education and Employment.\ Emphasis is on opportunities for secondary and postsecondary students, primarily women. Each package is designed to stand alone as a training aid or to be used in a sequence. Training packages are intended to serve as an outline and/or scripts for training leaders and as texts for the program participants. Following the textual material each part contains a list of suggested questions and…
(1975). Sex Discrimination Against Students: Implications of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 mandates that sex discrimination be eliminated in federally assisted education programs. Title IX has significant implications for a variety of issues including recruiting, admissions, financial aid, student rules and regulations, housing rules, health care and insurance benefits, student employment, textbooks and curriculum, single-sex courses and women's studies programs. This document examines the overall implications of Title IX as well as the specific issues that affect virtually every school and college in the country. It attempts to provide insights into the scope and nature of practices that discriminate against students on the basis of sex, and the changes in these practices that might well be required for an institution to be in compliance with federal law. (Author/KE)… [PDF]
(1988). States and Civil Rights: Is the American Dream Still Deferred?. Journal of State Government, v61 n2 p81-86 Mar-Apr. States must ensure that all citizens, regardless of race, have real opportunities to gain the education and skills needed to achieve the American Dream. If state policies, especially economic policies, fail to acknowledge the growing numbers of poor Black undereducated and unskilled urban youth, that dream of equal opportunity will continue to be deferred. (Author/BJV)…
(1998). Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Volume XIII. The 10 papers in this handbook consider higher education theory and research. Following an opening essay, "Recollections and Reflections," by C. Robert Pace, which offers reflections on higher education as a field, on its evolution, and it future research needs, papers include: "Reflections on the Study of Effective College Teaching and Student Ratings: One Continuing Quest and Two Unresolved Issues" (Kenneth A. Feldman); "Differentiation and Diversity in Higher Education Systems" (Jeroen Huisman); "Reviewing and Rethinking Administrative Costs" (Gary Rhoades); "State Efforts to Keep Public Colleges Affordable in the Face of Fiscal Stress" (Michael Mumper); "Discriminant Analysis in Higher Education Research" (Carl J. Huberty and Laureen L. Lowman; "Faculty Demography: Exploring the Effects of Seniority Distributions in Universities" (James C. Hearn and Melissa S. Anderson); "Feminist Teaching in Higher…
(2000). The Allied Health Professions: Opportunities for Minority Students. Career Guidebook. The term "allied health" refers to a cluster of health professions encompassing as many as 200 occupational titles (exclusive of physicians and nurses) involved with the delivery of health or related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation, prevention, and treatment of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutritional services; and rehabilitation and health systems management, among others. This guidebook was developed to encourage minority students to pursue allied health careers and to provide information to those considering such careers. The guide covers definitions of allied health occupations, the need for minority groups in allied health professions, and steps in preparing for a career in allied health. It also describes 23 of the allied health professions and the educational requirements for each. The guide provides lists of 23 allied health professional associations, and colleges and universities serving minority students and offering allied health… [PDF]
(1999). Gender Equity: Still Knocking at the Classroom Door. Educational Leadership, v56 n7 p22-26 Apr. Subtlety and complacency mask ongoing gender bias in today's classrooms. Updates are presented concerning career segregation; single-sex classrooms; safety and health problems; dropout rates; gifted programs; male/female stereotypes; classroom interactions; SAT scores; math, science and technology gender gaps; political reversals; and female college enrollments. (10 references) (MLH)…
(1999). News and Views. Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, n25 p8-84 Fall. Presents a collection of articles that offer information on such issues as the progress of black student matriculations at the highest-ranking U.S. colleges; black historians teaching black history; Blacks in academic accounting; banishing the stereotype that African Americans cannot do mathematics; campus crime rates at black colleges; and the growing digital divide for black and white college students. (SM)…
(1997). Alternative Diversity Criteria: Analyses and Recommendations. A Report by Advisory Committee on Criteria for Diversity. This report presents conclusions and recommendations of a study of possible criteria to define educationally underserved populations in Texas in light of the 1994 Court decision (Hopwood v. Texas) ending the use of racial quotas. The study identified qualitative variables related to social and cultural factors and 10 quantitative criteria (such as socioeconomic background, first-generation college status, and financial status of student's school district). The study came to eight major conclusions including that: (1) there is no single criterion or combination of criteria that will produce the same level of minority participation as prior to the Hopwood decision; (2) institutions using selective admission procedures may have decreased minority applications; and (3) the use of standardized tests (such as the Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT) and the American College Testing (ACT) program) unduly limits admissions of underserved populations. Twenty-one specific recommendations are… [PDF]
(1990). Exemplary Practices in Staff and Program Development. In June 1988, the heads of Staff Development of each institution of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology were invited to submit brief descriptions of 5 to 10 outstanding programs or practices designed to develop human resources within the college. This directory of exemplary practice provides a selection of the colleges' submissions. After a brief introduction that emphasizes the importance of both sharing and celebrating effective and innovative practices in a time of dwindling resources, descriptions, and a contact person, are presented for the following: (1) exemplary programs and practices for student retention, including retention strategies, and activities fostering student success and articulation; (2) exemplary practices in faculty and staff development, including programs for part-time teacher's, mentoring, employee recognition, employment equity, sabbaticals and retirement, curriculum development, and support staff; (3) exemplary practices that serve… [PDF]
(1988). Challenges and Opportunities: Minorities in Missouri Higher Education. An overview is provided of the issues related to the participation and retention of minorities in higher education in Missouri and the nation. Part I argues that significant interventions are needed to increase minority enrollment in postsecondary education in order to avert serious social and economic consequences. This section cites demographic, educational, and labor market trends that support this contention and presents the Missouri State Higher Education Executive Officers' recommendations regarding necessary interventions. Part II offers birth rate and college-age population projections by racial/ethnic group for the years 1990 to 2050, emphasizing the rapid growth of the minority population in the United States, especially within the traditional college-age group. Part III examines national and statewide enrollment and retention trends among minorities, stressing that past gains in minority participation in higher education, both as students and faculty, have eroded at a… [PDF]