Investigates how advertised university faculty positions in English were filled. Examines types of advertising and types of positions, as well as numbers of applicants. Finds consistency between the positions advertised and the positions filled. (PRA)

Principals claim the authority to hire teachers; however, central office personnel specialists, who are trained to make balanced, legally sound hiring decisions, also have a role to play. In an introduction to three articles on this topic, practices at three organizations outside education that demonstrate a partnership approach are cited. (MLF)

A principal praises a collaborative method of selecting teachers that involves a personnel interview and a background check followed by an interview with the building principal. Several candidates are then interviewed by a team of at least three staff members to ensure that the prospective teacher shares the school's philosophy and vision. (MLF)

In districts committed to site-based management, principals expect to have a great degree of authority in staff selection. A principal maintains that, if district administrators must make the occasional staff selection decision, then the principals should at least be consulted before the final decision is made. (MLF)

The recent appointment of experienced fundraisers to several college presidencies reflects the increasing importance of fundraising in the presidency. Boards are looking for administrators with a balanced understanding of financial management, the academic enterprise, and institutional advancement strategies. (MSE)

Outlines specific guidelines suggested for both candidates and employers who are involved in student affairs job searches. Delineates appropriate standards of professional, ethical, and legal practice for both employers and candidates. Proposed guidelines are grouped into four categories: Information, Scheduling, Laws and Institutional…

Presents views from focus group of local employers, held with University of Oregon career personnel, faculty, and administrators, on what "ideal" means when thinking of the ideal job candidate. Describes characteristics of the ideal job candidate, how to become an ideal candidate, and linking ideal candidates to ideal jobs for them. (Author/NB)

A good administrator has the following characteristics: (1) commitment to excellence in education; (2) leadership in the classroom, the individual school, or the school district; (3) admirable work habits; (4) dedication to professional growth and innovation; and (5) a passion for excellence. (MLF)

Notes that too few books reflect the contemporary experiences of African American children. Suggests that African American literature that is available is school libraries is often limited to folktales or focused on problems of poverty and racism. Appends a 39-item annotated bibliography. (RS)

Twenty-one language tests that included norms for children ages 4 and 5 were reviewed for information on 10 psychometric criteria. Administration of the 4 tests meeting the most criteria to 20 preschool children with specific language impairments and 20 controls found that only 1 (the Structured Photographic Expressive Language Test) provided…

Blending traditional programming with new ideas is the key to retention of adolescent campers. Options include increasing program opportunities along with the age of the camper and offering programs outside of camp such as biking, golf, and sports clinics. Equally important are hiring effective teachers and maintaining quality facilities. (LP)

Responses from 303 of 411 North Carolina municipalities determined that use of modern personnel practices was greatest in recruitment/selection, moderate in compensation/benefits and employee rights/regulations, and marginal in performance appraisal. Factors affecting greater use were larger work force and presence of city managers. (SK)

Presents a resource guide for identifying, selecting, and specifying educational roofing systems. Explores the various types of roofing systems considered for most schools and describes how to select a roofing contractor and consultant. A roofing retrofit check list and roofing specification chart are provided. (GR)

Presents brief annotations of 48 illustrated children's books that enable readers to explore the unusual, unbelievable, or unreal. Presents the books in the following grouping: unbelievable characters; coping with adversity; incredible accomplishments; unreal tales from real places; unusual plants and animals; unreal phenomena; and…

Explores the relation of essays to canon theory, explains why the only essay canon to be publicly identified in the 20th century is a powerful teaching canon. Shows "where essays live," how they arrive in the teaching canon, and why they stay there. Examines how essays are taught. Looks at the future of the essay canon. (SR)