ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Recruiting Trends, 2006-2007
Author: Michigan State University, Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Retirement,Economic Climate,Employment Qualifications,Majors (Students),Salaries,Personnel Selection,Labor Market,College Graduates,National Surveys,Trend Analysis,Definitions,Demand Occupations,Employment Patterns,Employment Opportunities,Recruitment,Occupational Surveys,Occupational Clusters,Employment,Employment Potential

College students who plan on entering the labor market can expect to see more job opportunities in the spring of 2007, according to information supplied by 864 companies and organizations to this year's Recruiting Trends Report. After two years of double digit growth, the expansion will slow to a modest 4% to 6%. Two opposing factors appear to be colliding in this market. These are: (1) Employers who are aggressively hiring in anticipation of pending retirements; and (2) Employers who are cutting back on hiring as the economy slows. MBA's will witness a much brighter year. After two year of sluggish growth, MBA hiring is expected to expand by 8% to 10%. This year marks a return to a traditional, professional major base in recruiting. Many employers are seeking professionally trained graduates from business, engineering, and computer science. Plenty of opportunities exist for other academic majors as well. Some employers continue to seek graduates from "any" academic major, while others are specifically seeking communication, environmental science, social services, psychology and chemistry majors, to list a few. Appendices include: (1) Definitions; (2) Background on respondents; (3) Labor market overview; (4) Hiring intentions; (5) Direction; (6) Actual hiring; and (7) Total package. (Contains 18 tables.) [For the "Recruiting Trends, 2005-2006", see ED512843.]
Recruiting Trends, 2007-2008
Author: Michigan State University, Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: College Seniors,School Districts,Majors (Students),Salaries,Personnel Selection,Labor Market,College Graduates,National Surveys,Trend Analysis,Demand Occupations,Employment Patterns,Employment Opportunities,Recruitment,Occupational Surveys,Occupational Clusters,Employment,Employment Potential,Internship Programs,Reading Lists,Small Businesses,Retirement,Economic Climate

This paper presents the recruiting trends for 2007-2008. This year's report is based on 994 respondents, including 84 K-12 school districts. The researchers focused attention on growing companies, based on lists from Forbes and Inc. magazines, and as a result, they have more small and medium-size employers represented this year. The sample represents all sectors of the economy, is well-balanced geographically, and has a good mix of companies in relation to size. For much of this year, the highly watched economic benchmarks have remained inconclusive in forecasting labor market activity. Inventories and manufacturing output figures, productivity, weak consumer confidence index, and commodity price indexes have all swung up and down, although the trend has been toward slower growth. Most employers are concerned about the fundamentals: cost pressures (for materials and inputs), rising expenses for salaries and health care, and constraints on capital (more difficult to borrow). Small employers, in particular, are incorporating these factors into their hiring plans, resulting in fewer hires this year compared to last. Large employers are faced with a very different situation. Because of impending retirements and a number of vacant positions left unfilled from last year, big companies are on a hiring binge. Most of this binge is taking place on campus. Because the availability of qualified candidates in engineering, computer science, environmental sciences, and other selected majors is perceived to be a problem, these employers are aggressively courting college seniors, hoping to lock them into employment contracts as early as possible. Despite the uncertainty, employers are overwhelmingly positive about the college labor market. The strength of the overall market is reported between "good" and "very good". [This paper was prepared by the Michigan State University Career Services Network in partnership with MonsterTRAK and Monster Intelligence. For "Recruiting Trends, 2006-2007", see ED512840.]
Recruiting Trends, 2008-2009
Author: Michigan State University, Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Public Schools,Internship Programs,Internet,Reading Lists,Small Businesses,Economic Climate,Majors (Students),Salaries,Personnel Selection,Labor Market,College Graduates,National Surveys,Trend Analysis,Demand Occupations,Employment Patterns,Employment Opportunities,Recruitment,Occupational Surveys,Occupational Clusters,Employment,Employment Potential

This paper presents the recruiting trends for 2008-2009. This year's report is based on 945 respondents, including 57 K-12 schools. The researchers continued their focus on fast-growth small companies and expended most of their energy in retaining their sample distribution, knowing that the prevailing economic situation would reduce responses. They tapped into employers who recruit heavily on campuses, receiving assistance from an expanded pool of university sponsors strategically located around the country. Despite turbulent headwinds blustering in the fall of 2007, employers counted up impressive hiring numbers during the 2007-2008 academic year. With a demographic profile tilted in favor of young college workers, a down-turn in the economy was only expected to mute hiring expectations for the foreseeable future. Instead, the economy completely derailed. No sector illustrates this more than retail. During the hiring surge between 2004 and 2008, retail led the way, averaging more than 70 hires per company. Today, they are in retreat, hiring only 14 individuals per company. Employers remain active on campus but have shifted their focus from on-campus recruiting to career fairs and to the expansion of their internship and co-op programs. They are doing more direct one-stop activities to brand their companies and engage students. This shift is driven by cost considerations and a sense of urgency to complete hiring as quickly as possible. Companies are using internship programs to create a pool of talent that may be converted into full-time hires when conditions improve. Fewer opportunities will be available to students in the spring. For those students who have not initiated their job search or even framed their employment expectations, a call to urgency is warranted. Employers are turning to professional web-based networking groups and college faculty identify the talent they seek. Starting salaries will change little from last year as 66% of respondents expect to hold salaries steady. Students will have to be patient and persistent to find success in this market. [This paper was prepared by the Michigan State University Career Services Network in partnership with MonsterTRAK and Monster Intelligence. For "Recruiting Trends, 2007-2008", see ED512841.]
Recruiting Trends, 2005-2006
Author: Michigan State University, Collegiate Employment Research Institute
Date: 2006-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Majors (Students),Salaries,Personnel Selection,Labor Market,College Graduates,National Surveys,Trend Analysis,Definitions,Demand Occupations,Employment Patterns,Employment Opportunities,Recruitment,Occupational Surveys,Occupational Clusters,Employment,Employment Potential,Retirement,Small Businesses,Economic Climate

Almost 900 employers responded to this year's &quot;Recruiting Trends&quot; survey, the largest response in the history of this project. Hiring of college graduates is expected to increase by single digits minimally, or double digits if certain geographic sectors are excluded (between 6% and 14%). This growth follows a robust 20% increase in hiring reported last year. However, the picture has a complex underside due to shifting factors that stem from differences between certain industrial sectors, among regions of the country, and according to company size. Key findings from this year's report include: (1) Michigan-based companies that recruit nationally are cutting employment significantly. By not including these companies in the calculations, overall hiring would increase 14%; (2) A 13% expansion of the labor market by those companies that have set definite hiring targets for 2005-2006; (3) Nearly 50% of the reporting companies have sales and marketing positions to offer graduates this year; (4) Hot majors include: &quot;All majors&quot;, Accounting, Nursing, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Pharmacy; (5) Small employers are hiring more graduates this year; up by 14% to 20%, even though these businesses are facing rising material and energy costs; (6) Larger employers are hiring in anticipation of pending retirements. However, the number hired this year is no different than last year; (7) The MBA market is growing outside the manufacturing sector. This sector is cutting back significantly on MBA hiring; (8) Salary increases will be modest this year; 2% to 3% higher than last year; and (9) An emerging skill is geographic awareness and a global understanding of events as they pertain to the company and industrial sector. Appendices include: (1) Definitions; (2) Background of respondents; (3) Labor market overview; (4) Hiring intentions; (5) Direction; (6) Actual hiring; and (7) Salary information. (Contains 20 tables.)
Symposium on Financing Higher Education: Putting Illinois in the National Context. Summary and Recommendations
Author: Illinois State University, Center for the Study of Education Policy
Date: 2004-04-20
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Conferences (Gatherings),Higher Education,State Aid,Public Policy,Educational Finance,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Change Strategies,Strategic Planning,Educational Change,Focus Groups,Funding Formulas,Accountability,Access to Education,Student Costs,Organizational Effectiveness,Finance Reform

As Illinois higher education looks forward to a stronger state economy and subsequent improved state support, it is time to plan for the next recession. There have been five recessions in the past 35 years, but few higher education systems have been able to develop the processes and resources for weathering the storm. At risk are the quality of academic programs and the ideal of broad affordable access to opportunity. In April 2004, a select group of higher education leaders from Illinois and around the country met at Illinois State University to examine short- and long-term trends in funding and fundamental changes in public policy. They identified critical policy issues for further discussion and alternatives to simply weathering the next storm. This paper presents a summary of their presentations and discussions. (Contains 3 tables, 3 figures and 2 footnotes.) [Additional funding for this paper was provided by the Illinois Designated Account Purchase Program, a division of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.]
Illinois Statewide Superintendents Survey: 2002. Analysis and Findings: Section I. Evaluation of Superintendents and Principals
Author: Wiggall, Richard
Date: 2004-07-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Superintendents,Principals,State Surveys,Administrator Attitudes,Administrator Evaluation,Followup Studies,Job Performance,Needs Assessment,Educational Finance,State Standards,Evaluation Criteria,Educational Assessment,Educational Indicators,School Districts,Educational Administration

In 2002, a survey was sent to every local educational agency's superintendent. After a period of four weeks, a follow-up survey was sent to the superintendents who had not responded. The respondents to the survey totaled 505 of a possible 894. The intent of this survey was to develop a perspective of local school district superintendents. A similar process was followed in 2000, although the content of the survey addressed different topics. This series of surveys is not intended to develop a longitudinal data base but rather a &quot;snapshot&quot; of perspectives at a point in time. When comparing the number of responses from 2000 and 2002 (See Tables 1 and 2) it is noted that there were 98 fewer responses in 2002. The author believes this is due to the structure of the survey and not to a lack of interest. The survey was constructed in four parts, as follows: Part I dealing with aspects of performance evaluation for superintendents and principals; Parts II and III to develop an estimate of Illinois' future needs for teachers: Part IV to solicit information regarding state and local finance. This survey provided a very strong indication that boards of education do not have knowledge regarding the Illinois Standards for School Administrators. Only one quarter of the responding superintendents felt that their board had a working knowledge of the Standards. If Standards are to become part of the lexicon of board members then both superintendents and board organizations need to step up the process of familiarizing board members with these Standards and the purpose of these Standards. (Contains 10 tables.)
Illinois State Superintendent's Survey 2004: Analysis and Findings
Author: Durflinger, Norman
Date: 2004-00-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Superintendents,State Surveys,Administrator Attitudes,Demography,Administrator Evaluation,Educational Finance,Administrator Characteristics,Institutional Characteristics,Graduation Requirements,School District Reorganization,Teacher Supply and Demand,Certification,Professional Development,Services,Educational Legislation,Financial Needs,School District Wealth,Educational Policy

In 2004, Illinois State University sent a survey out to every school district superintendent in the state with the intent of capturing their perspectives on a variety of timely issues. The respondents to the survey totaled 435 of a possible 889, leaving a 48.9% return rate. A similar process was followed in 2002. The content of those surveys addressed the same major topics, although the questions varied. Accordingly, this series of surveys is not intended to develop a longitudinal data base, but rather a &quot;snapshot&quot; of perspectives of Illinois superintendents during a specific period of time. The 2004 survey included four parts: Part I consisted of questions related to demographic information; Part II asked questions related to current state issues; Part III asked questions pertaining to evaluation of superintendents and principals; and, Part IV solicited information regarding state and local finance. The remainder of this paper summarizes the responses of superintendents within each of these four parts. (Contains 22 tables and 1 chart.)
An Investigation of  Palestinian EFL Majors' Writing Apprehension: Causes and Remedies
Author: Abu Shawish, Jaber I.
Date: 2010-11-00
Type: Reports - Research
Subjects: Majors (Students),Open Universities,Writing Apprehension,Writing Instruction,Foreign Countries,Anxiety,College Students,Student Attitudes,English (Second Language),Questionnaires,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,High Achievement,Low Achievement,Computer Uses in Education,Writing Assignments,Age Differences,Self Esteem

A considerable number of research and reports attempted to tackle the different aspects of writing apprehension. The current research dealt with the topic quantitatively and qualitatively in an attempt to know why Palestinian university students majoring in English feel anxious and stressed when they are asked to write. The possible remedies for such a phenomenon were also suggested. For the purpose of identifying the crucial factors and suitable solutions for students' writing apprehension, the researchers designed two questionnaires: the first is divided into six factors covering the possible causes of students' writing apprehension and the second included the same six domains suggesting effective solutions for this problem. The study adopted the analytical descriptive method which suits its purpose. The two forms of questionnaires were distributed to a poll of English language majoring students in three national universities in Gaza Strip, namely Al-Quds Open University, Al-Aqsa University and the Islamic University of Gaza. After re-collecting the questionnaires, some were discarded. Therefore, the data were collected from 265 questionnaires tackling the causes and other 265 tackling the remedies of writing apprehension.  The data collected was treated statistically using SPSS. To get reliable results the following statistical methods were adopted: T-test paited sample, One Way Anova and Sheffe test. It was found that students' sex and academic level were not significant variables in the students' estimates of the causes of writing apprehension. Besides, students' belonging to an academic institution affected their estimates of the causes and remedies of writing apprehension. Moreover, high achievers in writing were more apprehensive than low ones; however, both showed no difference in their estimates of the remedies of writing apprehension. In addition, computer use in writing played no significant role neither in the students' estimates of the causes nor of the remedies of writing apprehension. In accordance with the findings stated above, a number of recommendations for writing teachers, course designers, students and scholars were set. (Contains 9 tables.
Reading Comprehension across Different Genres: An Action Research Study
Author: Lubawski, Michael
Date: 2010-11-21
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,Literary Genres,Reading Strategies,Visualization,Grade 10,Grade 7,Secondary School Students,Reading Habits,Student Surveys,Action Research

Reading comprehension is often a forgotten skill in secondary classrooms. Teachers of older students assign readings of different styles and levels, but don't teach the skills necessary to process different kinds of texts.  This study examined which strategies are effective in giving students the skills necessary to read for understanding by answering the question: what strategies can be used in order to improve students reading comprehension across different genres?  Data was collected from six low-performing tenth grade students via observations in the classroom, student testing, and student feedback.  Data showed small improvements overall and that genre had an effect on the success of the different comprehension strategies.  Overall, the process seemed worthwhile because the students became both more successful and more confident in their abilities. Appended are: (1) Student Reading Habits Survey; (2) Sample of Teacher Checklist; (3) MCAS Tests; (4) Frankenstein Tests; (5) Student Post-Survey; (6) Pre-Reading Survey Text--Grade 10; (7) Student Comprehension Results by Strategy across All Genres; (8) Reading Comprehension Results by Strategy in Fiction (Taking into Account Previous Strategies Taught); (9) Post-Survey MCAS Data; and (10) Post-Survey Frankenstein Data. (Contains 4 figures.)
Major Language Theorists influencing Learning of Mathematics
Author: Nath, Baiju K.
Date: 2010-11-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Mathematics Instruction,Interpersonal Relationship,Developed Nations,Linguistic Theory

Language is one attribute that sets humans apart from all other creatures and binds humans together across all geographic barriers. A word can cause a person to sink into the deepest despair or lift us to inspired action. Language can be the tool for great achievement in any discipline. Good understanding of the capabilities and needs of the individual child and a sound knowledge and belief in the goals of the language arts programme are vital factors in successful individualization of instruction. The theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Chomsky, Skinner, Skemp, Coleridge, etc. debate the exact functions of language. Yet its role as a tool in conceptual thinking is undesirable. This paper tried to explore the significance of those theories in influencing language of mathematics, and thereby its significance in mathematics learning in developing countries.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2010. NCES 2011-002/NCJ 230812
Author: Robers, Simone
Date: 2010-11-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Crime,School Safety,School Surveys,National Surveys,Data Collection,Victims of Crime,Bullying,Educational Environment,Weapons,Fear,Discipline,Violence,School Security,Statistical Data,Juvenile Gangs,Student Attitudes,Drug Use,Public Schools,Students,Marijuana,Incidence,Teachers,Drinking,Homicide,Tables (Data),Comparative Analysis,Injuries,Age Differences,Rape

Ensuring safer schools requires establishing good indicators of the current state of school crime and safety across the nation and regularly updating and monitoring these indicators. This is the aim of this report. This report is the thirteenth in a series of annual publications produced jointly by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Institute of Education Sciences (IES), in the U.S. Department of Education, and the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) in the U.S. Department of Justice. This report presents the most recent data available on school crime and student safety. The indicators in this report are based on information drawn from a variety of data sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, and principals. Sources include results from a study of violent deaths in schools, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the National Crime Victimization Survey and School Crime Supplement to the survey, sponsored by the BJS and NCES, respectively; the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the Schools and Staffing Survey and School Survey on Crime and Safety, both sponsored by NCES. The most recent data collection for each indicator varied by survey, from 2007 to 2009. Each data source has an independent sample design, data collection method, and questionnaire design, or is the result of a universe data collection. All comparisons described in this report are statistically significant at the 0.05 level. This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, availability and student use of drugs and alcohol, and student perceptions of personal safety at school. Indicators of crime and safety are compared across different population subgroups and over time. Data on crimes that occur away from school are offered as a point of comparison where available. Appendices include: (1) Technical Notes; and (2) Glossary of Terms. (Contains 52 tables, 49 figures and 40 footnotes.) [For &quot;Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2009,&quot; see ED507417.]
2010 Guide to National Board Certification
Author: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Subjects: Teacher Certification,Guides,National Standards,Teacher Effectiveness,Eligibility,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Scoring,School Counselors,Portfolios (Background Materials),Academic Achievement,Interprofessional Relationship,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Scholarships,Student Evaluation,Educational Attitudes

This "Guide to National Board Certification" introduces teachers to the assessment process and provides them with useful information as they apply for National Board Certification or certification renewal, or order the "Take One!"[R] professional development kit. By participating in the National Board Certification process, teachers are joining tens of thousands of educators in an unprecedented effort to reshape the public's perception of educators, to create more professional and educationally rewarding relationships among educators, to advance the knowledge base of educators, and, ultimately, to improve student learning. This paper presents the 2010 version of the Guide to National Board Certification. (Contains 8 tables.) [For "2009 Guide to National Board Certification", see ED508159.]