This listing includes the national governing bodies and other governance organization which work with girls and women in sports. Categories include (1) handicapped in sports; (2) national multisport organizations; and (3) national governing bodies for specific sports. (MT)

This directory provides 227 listings of Hispanic women in psychology living in the United States (they are found in 21 states plus the District of Columbia) and Puerto Rico. The entries, which are alphabetically listed, identify each woman's highest degree earned, date of degree, institution where the degree was earned, areas of specialization of…

This directory contains a listing of federal offices that address women's issues. Among the departments and agencies included are: the executive branch and the executive agencies departments of agriculture, commerce, defense (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard and Navy), education, health and human services, housing and…

Evaluated the measurement properties of the Symptom Impact Inventory using both psychometric and Rasch analyses for 161 employed black and white sedentary women and 179 immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Although the sample groups differed significantly on most demographic characteristics, a cross-cultural comparison found the scale…

Compiled in this document are brief biographical sketches of over sixty Puerto Rican women who have made significant contributions to society. Meant to serve as role models for young men and women, and to raise the consciousness of people about the merits and character of the Puerto Rican woman, these sketches present aspects of the imprints these…

This is the handbook/directory of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). It begins with an introduction which discusses the history, structure, and membership of the AIAW. Next are lists of executive board members, headquarters staff, and members of committees. The constitution, bylaws, and code of ethics of the AIAW are…

The number of special resources for recruiting minority women is, although still limited, slowly increasing. The document lists studies and handbooks, directories, registries and placement agencies, national organizations and women's groups, publications and directories of other media. (MJM)

This document lists in alphabetical order the addresses, phone numbers, subgroup titles (if applicable), and the names and addresses of directors/ chairpersons of professional women's organizations. An asterisk indicates whether or not a group offers services in the areas of employment opportunities, such as a roster of women for employees seeking…

This pamphlet discusses career and employment opportunities in chemical engineering. Necessary college preparation is described and median salaries by degree are tabulated. Nontraditional careers in chemistry are also described. Future demand for chemists and chemical engineers is projected to 1985 and the availability of jobs for women and…

This directory of women's groups is designed to provide basic contacts for communication among women's organizations, resource groups, and the international development community. Questionnaires were sent to organizations that contribute in some way to the social and economic process. Activities are listed for 289 local and national organizations…

This volume is designed as a comprehensive guide to the National Longitudinal Surveys of Labor Market Experience (NLS) which are concerned with the labor market experience of middle-aged and young men and women. Detailed descriptions of the objectives of the surveys, the samples covered, and the types of information collected are presented.…

In the spring of 1974, the Program in Comparative Culture offered a class entitled "Women in Higher Education." Out of that class, which explored the traditional values of education and employment and their effect on women in academia, came a series of questions concerning the status of women on the Irving campus. This handbook is the final result…

Provided is a list of associations and committees of or for women in science, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. The list is organized by discipline, with cross-referencing to cognate specialties. The disciplines include: anthropology; astronomy; atmospheric sciences; biology; chemistry; computer sciences; earth sciences; energy; engineering;…

This directory of women in vocational education administration is divided into three major sections. The first--"Careers, Concerns, and Challenges"--provides insights and personal perspectives on administration written by eight outstanding women in vocational education administration. These eight represent the general administrative positions of…

The first section of this two-part directory is an annotated listing of minority women's organizations. It is arranged by the ethnic categories of Black, Spanish Speaking, Native American, and Multi-ethnic Women. Each entry describes an organization and provides the name and address of a contact person. The second part consists of a paper which:…