Looking for More Than a Few Good Women in Traditionally Male Fields.

Abstract

Reasons why more women are not studying and completing degrees in tradionally fields are discussed, along with what can be done by colleges to help remedy the situation. A focus of attention is the academic and social environment experienced by women students in traditionally college programs. In addition, precollege experiences for women are briefly examined, including socialization away from male interests, and encouragement or discouragement by parents, teachers, and counselors. Special concerns of minority women, older women, and disabled women are also addressed. Sources of include: empirical studies of students at all educational levels; campus reports and surveys; interviews with college personnel and faculty involved in programs to attract and retair women in traditionally fields; and responses to a call for information issued by the Project on the Status and Education of Women. Recommendations for recruiting and retaining women in traditionally programs are provided, along with an institutional self-evaluation checklist, a bibliography, and a list of resource organizations, including the address, phone number, and contact persons. (SW) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** PROJECT ON THE STATUS AND EDUCATION OF WOMEN

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