Analyzes successful family literacy projects. Finds defining characteristics and key features of practice that can be used to establish effective family literacy programs: offers literacy instruction to families, broadly defined; creates strategic recruitment plans; emphasizes retention; creates a supportive environment; and includes ongoing…

A survey of 264 business schools found the top criteria for recruiting entry-level accounting faculty were teaching skills and experience. Doctoral programs emphasize research potential. Interpersonal and communication skills were extremely important. (SK)

Reports a survey that examines the extent to which high-tech and traditional recruiting methods are being used. Results show that nontechnological recruiting methods still work well, Web sites are not a replacement for more traditional methods, and there is some indication that technology in recruiting is not uniformly distributed. (MKA)

Examines elements in designing a single organization for outdoor education professionals in the United Kingdom. Discusses the responsibilities and activities of a professional association, characteristics of potential members, organizational structure, possible problems, professional image and qualifications, relationships with National Governing…

Discusses how English departments, which employ a substantial number of teaching assistants and adjuncts, will make progress toward solving some of their problems by recognizing that students can major in English and the humanities as they have been traditionally conceived and find professionally and financially rewarding employment. Suggests that…

Surveyed community physicians affiliated with a teaching hospital to assess factors influencing their decisions to serve as preceptors and the relative value of incentives. Found that student influence on patient care was a driving factor, that preceptors preferred nonmonetary compensation, such as continuing medical education credit, and that…

College seniors (N=204) responded to a survey that identifies what it takes to attract college job seekers and sustain their interest beyond a signing bonus. Questions concerned: college recruiting; advertising; what sparks interest in employers; interviewing; and what college job seekers want from employers. (Author/MKA)

Argues that there is no teacher shortage; rather, the problem is an inefficient personnel system and an inflexible bureaucracy that does not allow market forces of supply and demand to work the way they do in other fields. (EV)

Analyzed the perceptions of college athletic coaches regarding the recruitment of international student athletes, focusing on coach gender, athletic association, division, institutional type, gender of sports team, and sport coached. Results indicated that these factors influences coaches' perceptions. Significant differences were revealed only…

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of recruiting teachers from abroad, including concerns about retention and certification. Suggests that barriers to attracting qualified candidates in this country need to be removed. (JOW)

Suggests that because of the changing demographics of college students and the likelihood that they participate in paid work, the time has come for community college staff to consider ways to support student involvement in important on-campus organizations through compensation. Describes such arrangements with precedent in the campus environment,…

A method for objective preemployment interviewing that saves time and money includes (1) identifying, defining, and quantifying relevant information about applicants; (2) interpreting applicants' verbal, vocal, and visual behaviors; and (3) using interviewing techniques that could elicit more accurate information. (SK)

The following issues should be considered in charging fees to job applicants to take examinations in public agencies: legal authority to charge, purpose of fee, disposition of the money, how much to charge, whether refunds are given, effect on affirmative action, waivers for inability to pay, effect on attendance at the exam, and how much revenue…

Summarizes the five-year effort of a preengineering program to improve the recruitment and retention of underrepresented college students to pursue degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology at The University of Akron. Assesses the university's successful operation of the special high school Upward Bound and preengineering…

A new book suggests that academically elite institutions may be sacrificing too much for the sake of their athletic programs. Research indicates that athletes as a group have lower test scores than other students. One of the principal problems is the way colleges commodify the recruiting process. A sidebar presents key findings about sports at…