A survey of all types of colleges in nine southern states revealed that 37 percent pay the minimum wage to all student workers and 63 percent pay differential rates. Survey results are reported and a plan for differentiated pay rates based on job classification, seniority, and merit is outlined. (JT)

The combination of course work and related work experience into educational programs at the junior college level represents an attempt by these institutions to meet the changing requirements of today's employers. This Research Review looks at a few aspects of their programs . To begin with, the values of these programs are viewed from the…

A study of early postenrollment wage determinants of White young men in the 1966 to 1971 period is described. The focus is on student labor force status as a determinant of postenrollment wage rates. Results suggest that work while enrolled may mitigate transition problems to full-time work after enrollment. (Author/MLW)

Compared the work performance of college work-study (N=52) and nonwork-study students (N=52), as evaluated by the students themselves and their supervisors. Determined that supervisors of student workers regard nonwork-study students as significantly better workers than work-study students. (Author/ABL)

Interviews were conducted with 456 Northeastern University liberal arts undergraduate students to ascertain their perceptions of personal change due to college experiences, career attitudes and expectations, social and humanistic attitudes, and student voluntary activities. Two-hundred and ninety-three of the students had either participated or…

Results of a statewide survey of institutional policies and procedures for paying student employees are reported, with emphasis on the issue of federal minimum wage provisions as applied to institutions of higher education. Differences among public, private, technical, and proprietary schools are discussed. (LBH)

Describes the philosophical background and operational procedures of an alternating and an experimental cooperative education program conducted, respectively, among undergraduate and graduate students. (CC)

The relationship between type of work (work-study, university employment, and food service) and academic performance was examined to determine whether students with different types of jobs at Iowa State differed in their cumulative grade-point averages. They did not differ among themselves or from the nonworking students. (MLW)

Describes the Special Training and Employment (STEP) program at South Brunswick (New Jersey) High School Library, a job-training program for students with developmental disabilities. Presents scenarios that illustrate student workers' experiences. Discusses the importance of cooperation, program costs and budgeting, and benefits of the program.…

The time has come to start to improve students' job experiences and to improve the relationship between the work and school experiences. In rural and agricultural economies, student work was so important to the family that the school year was fashioned to accommodate it. As the nation became more urban, student employment for pay and student…

The Texas Part-Time Work Experience (PT-WEX) Program gives migrant high school students an opportunity to (1) explore their work and personal values and interests; (2) apply and learn skills in a job after school; (3) develop new career choices; and (4) obtain job experience. This manual provides participants of the PT-WEX program with some…

At Berea College all students work 10 to 20 hours a week on campus in a compulsory labor program and pay no tuition. The college maintains high academic standards, and students often use their work experience in later employment. (MSE)

Reports on the mutual advantages to student-employer work relationships , and urges colleges to act as catalysts between the two. Employers who carefully plan hiring part-time college workers can realize economic and human resource development benefits. Benefits accruing to part-time student workers fall into three categories: financial, career…

Describes a study in which a survey was completed by high school seniors to assess the impact of working on their academic achievement. The results suggest that some students find it difficult to balance work and school. Implications for school counselors are also given. (CH)

Complete citations and annotations are provided for the professional literature in the field of student financial aid for the period 1977-1985. Most entries are from an ERIC search of citations in Current Index to Journals in Education. Additional entries were taken from the listings of professional papers and reports published by selected…