Data from past Bureau of the Census demographic surveys and other sources are used to make inferences about population flows. The following information about foreign born residents of the United States is discussed: (1) place of residence; (2) point of origin; (3) changes in immigration over time; and (4) impact on United States population growth.…

This study investigated the effects of personalization of cover letter and envelopes and the effect of teacher's sex, grade level taught, and the locale on responses to a mail survey of public school teachers. Significant effects were found for locale but not for personalization, sex, or grade level taught. (Author/JAZ)

Recruitment of physicians into psychiatry and practice location decisions of practicing psychiatrists in the United States was investigated. Psychiatrists studied were identified by a stratified random sample of those listed in the American Psychiatric Association Membership Directory/1980. (MLW)

A study to determine what proportion of the number of 1977 Ontario medical graduates received graduate training in Ontario is discussed. The flow of the trainees into and out of the Ontario graduate system is documented and the graduate training patterns of the Ontario graduates are compared with other trainees. (Author/MLW)

Compares the 1980 census count of aliens with estimates of the legally resident alien population based on data collected by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in January 1980. Provides estimates for each of the states for selected countries of birth and for age, sex, and period of entry categories. (RDN)

This survey reports on 30 colleges and universities some of which offered mandatory health courses and some of which did not. Results of health knowledge and its personal importance was tabulated for schools, geographic locations, sex differences and grade levels. Tables are included. (CJ)

The quality of graduate medical education is determined to depend upon many factors including: number of faculty and their teaching and clinical abilities, number and types of patients, the degree of responsibility residents are expected to assume, and the adequacy of their supervision. (MLW)

A report on the degrees awarded by schools and colleges of pharmacy for the year 1979-80 is summarized by total number, ethnic group, and geographic distribution. For the second year, the number of baccalaureate degrees has declined, but there is an increasing trend toward graduate area degrees. (MLW)

Studies of Indochinese migration show that most of the earlier refugees from Asia found jobs and have had gradual income gains. Recent arrivals are comparatively less educated and face more employment problems because of economic conditions. (SK)

Describes plans for future urban development which take into account energy needs, mass transportation, technological innovations, high density settlement along the rapid transit spine, and rational decision making. (Author/DB)

A survey of 114 colleges and universities in 11 southeastern states gathered information on the institutions' mission statements and their use. The statements were analyzed applying a variation of the dimensions previously used to evaluate leading corporations' mission statements: target clientele, products, geography, commitment, philosophy,…

Data on foreign student enrollments include the institutions with the largest enrollments (including numbers and proportions of the overall student population), distribution by field of study, countries of origin, and the number of foreign students in each state. (MSE)

Increasingly, colleges and universities are planning to improve Internet connections to those who tap into campus computer networks over telephone lines. There is concern that users will overwhelm existing computer systems. Currently, many off-campus users are using private information service providers to gain network access. (MSE)

A survey concerning U.S. students abroad found American institutions have expanded overseas offerings, and student participation has increased significantly. Most students enroll in programs sponsored by their own institutions, and most choose western Europe. The typical student is a female junior liberal arts or humanities major. Other findings…

Reports on a research study in which college students used a statistical ordination method to reveal relationships among plant community structures and physical, disturbance, and spatial variables. Concludes that polar ordination helps students understand the methodology of plant geography and encourages further student research. (CFR)