Discusses approaches to selecting poetry for the campus literary magazine. Argues that the selection process should be based to the publication's editorial philosophy (inclusive or exclusive) and should be followed consistently. (SR)

Offers candidates searching for an administrative position in higher education nine strategies for understanding the search process and for using the feedback it provides to maintain their self-efficacy. (EV)

Presents seven basic assumptions to help 17-year-olds distinguish themselves in today's highly competitive college selection process: the student is in charge, students must make a friend of their advocates, choose eight first choices, SATs and ACTs don't get you in, the college market is not a tight market, personalize the process, and be…

In order to obtain a publishing contract, an author must usually submit a prospectus of the text which includes a description of the proposed text, an annotated table of contents, and sample chapters. (JN)

Recent research illustrates the increasingly important role of the school principal. As a result, procedures for selecting principals have also become more critical to rural school districts. School systems, particularly rural school districts, are encouraged to adopt systematic, rational means for selecting administrators. Such procedures will…

Information on how to make an application for a Fulbright Award is presented to assist faculty members, young scholars, and women and minority group members who are often underrepresented in these scholarly opportunities. Ways to help applicants improve their chances of selection in a competitive process are identified. Every year, there are about…

Useful guidelines on choosing the right outside firm. (Author)

Presented is a research based method by which a state or regional professional organization may select the outstanding paper from those submitted for consideration. The procedure is conducted in three steps: submission, initial review, and final selection. During the initial review process the selection committee (four or more members) reviews all…

Outlines procedures to be used in hiring a construction management firm. Four exhibits are shown including an interview rating form and a qualification questionnaire. (MLF)

Outlines an objective approach for the selection of an architect for a Texas school district. (MLF)

A statistical model is presented for processing quantitative admission data that weights equally two or more quantitative elements to ensure that the N most consistently high scorers qualify for the N available positions. The quantitative elements considered are overall grade point average (GPA), GPA in selected courses, and standardized test…

A potential generalizable approach for assessing, eliciting, and codifying criteria to select candidates for positions in the Hennepin County Medical Center primary care internal medicine residency program is described. The approach involves a faculty questionnaire designed to examine the importance of various types of criteria. (JMD)

A structured recruitment model for faculty consists of nine primary elements (with suggestions for carrying out each): establishing position objectives, initial contact with the candidate, initial candidate interview, reference contacts, evaluation of the candidate, campus visit, decision to extend an offer, making the employment offer, and…

A practical guide to the process of selecting and appointing new college presidents is presented, based on a literature reivew, questionnaire responses, and institutional case studies. The following nine steps in the process are examined: (1) establishing the machinery of search and selection; (2) organizing the committee; (3) formulating the…

Discusses age discrimination in the teaching profession. Though it is illegal for employers to discriminate against workers over age 40, the problem still occurs. The article tells teachers how to prepare for filing complaints if they suspect age discrimination. (SM)