An ethnohistorian with the Bureau of Indian Affairs describes the proliferation in the southeastern United States of organizations that recruit persons claiming Indian descent but having no Indian cultural identity. These organizations have requested federal recognition as "tribes," although they lack regulatory criteria as such. (SV)

Notes that, for employers, the employment of foreign workers presents both great rewards and high risks. Outlines recent changes in immigration laws that affect employment and provides guidance for recruiters and placement directors that will make the hiring of immigrants understandable and reasonable. Includes a sidebar on how to qualify for a…

Reports on the 1992 National Conference of African American Librarians, sponsored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (ALA). Highlights include participants; programs on topics such as political issues, recruitment, and the involvement of African-American librarians in ALA; exhibitors; and a list of African-American library…

Discusses the shortage of qualified technology education teachers and offers suggestions for recruiting them. (JOW)

Describes executive recruitment in Japan. Presents vignette of author's brother-in-law's recruitment experience, comparing it to a mating dance. (ABL)

Describes Family Employment Program (FEP), program initiated in 1987 by Oregon State University to meet needs of dual-career couples. Describes origins and development of FEP and discusses FEP goals and organization and how program works. Three couple client profiles are included. (NB)

Describes the efforts of Florida's Orange County Public Schools' public relations committee to recruit and retain vocational-technical education students. Indicates the importance of a public relations plan that includes goals, strengths and weaknesses, target audience, catchy slogan, outline of strategies, organization, costs, and evaluation.…

Psychometric testing in the workplace influences who gets promoted, transferred, or mentored. The objective of such tests as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator is to forecast a worker's ability to fill a certain role in an organization and predict future behavior. (Author/JOW)

At Florida State University, the career placement staff tailors its career expos to the needs of students and employers. This article discusses how they market their expos; their online recruiter registration; how they recruit volunteers; and the importance of hospitality. (Author/MKA)

Describes how the search for a president of the University of Florida was waylaid by politics and missteps. One of the problems discussed is that large selection committees often frighten away candidates. (EV)

The Denver Teacher Project is a movement to mobilize exceptional graduates and professionals to commit to teaching in Denver's public schools. Licensed teachers are not eligible and new teachers are provided with intensive training. (JOW)

Extension agents and 4-H Club leaders (n=115) rated the following as effective recruitment techniques: an active club, word of mouth, interesting programs, and members' active role. Successful retention techniques included effective leaders; praise, motivation, and encouragement; and fun meetings, programs, and activities. (SK)

Examines trend toward more aggressive student recruiting strategies by colleges and universities, applying a model that assesses five competitive forces-cause and effect of competition, the expanding marketplace, substitute products, buyer power, and supplier power, and examines various strategies for dealing with these competitive forces, such as…

Describes how a combination of professional interests, sought-after expertise, and good fortune produced appealing first jobs for four new Ph.D.s in political science, philosophy, literature, and physiology. (EV)

Oregon 4-H program conducted focus groups with 18 volunteer managers experienced in working with Latino adult volunteers. Latino volunteerism occurs first in the context of family and neighborhood, and they do not think of their contributions as volunteering. Organizations must establish a presence and build trust in the Latino community.…