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Thomas, Edward G. – Currents, 1987
A survey of CASE and three other associations of higher education administrators showed a high turnover rate (17.3%) in advancement offices. Turnover rates for functional area, type of institution, size of unit, and voluntary and involuntary terminations are shown. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrators, College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Employment Patterns
Burdette, Melinda J. – Currents, 1987
Rapid turnover is posing a threat to fund-raising efforts. Suggestions on how to find a more systematic way to reduce it are provided including: define needs of the institution, define type of person needed, prepare the job description, match professional backgrounds, and characterize the ideal person. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Selection, Administrators, College Administration
Thomas, Edward G. – Currents, 1996
A national survey found that job changes among 3,322 college advancement professionals are more frequent than in other college administrative areas, but the rate is declining. Data are reported, with analysis, on turnover by functional area (development, alumni relations, public relations, combination), institution type, size of unit, and by…
Descriptors: Alumni, College Administration, Employment Patterns, Fund Raising
