The space program, once concentrated on "astronaut," has expanded into a significant industry of primarily ground-based careers, open to all. This article, the first of a two-part series, is an update on the state of the space industry. (Author)

Discusses the realities in the present and future recruiting of minority faculty members. Argues that the securing of an appropriate representation of minority faculty, although a current resolve of most institutions, will be an extended process that faces numerous obstacles and will not easily be achieved. (KEH)

Argues that high school journalism programs must become more culturally diverse. Discusses a variety of ways that advisers and staff members of high school journalism programs can recruit, train, and retain minority students. (RS)

Recruiting middle school students for vocational education must be a comprehensive process that includes developing student interest and securing the support and participation of administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents. (SK)

Ohio State University's Faculty and Staff Assistance Program uses two strategies to promote faculty use. The short-term plan generates awareness of the services through deans and key chairpersons, faculty, and staff. The long-term plan develops committees within departments and offices to create opportunities and options for using the services.…

While the use of a search committee may be a more representative method, it may not be the most effective method for selecting a new president. The use of both a search consultant and a search committee permits the delegation of the "search" to the consultant and the "selection" to the committee. (MLW)

The evolution of the recruiting techniques used by the University of Arizona's pharmacology and toxicology graduate program are described, considerations in the development of recruitment efforts are discussed, and issues for the profession to examine in developing a long-term strategy for recruiting students are outlined. (MSE)

It is not effective to focus on the process of public relations, student recruitment, or fund-raising. In the 1990s, public relations must use rigorous research to achieve measurable results, not just more paperwork. (Author/MSE)

Findings are presented from a study which examined the viewpoints of women's teams coaches (N=194) concerning strategies for recruiting and retaining female college coaches. Coaches were asked to evaluate the effectiveness of seven recruitment and retention strategies, to select the one they considered most important, and to recommend additional…

Army enlistees with General Educational Development (GED) certificates who completed military service (1,894) were compared with 2,085 GED enlistees who dropped out. Completers had higher GED scores and Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery subtest scores. It was recommended that GED scores be an integral part of recruitment screening and a…

Describes experiences in University of Rochester's marketing-oriented career services division which demonstrates that marketing alliance of admissions, academics, alumni, and career planning and placement can work. Includes missions and goals statement of that university's enrollment, placement, and alumni affairs division. (NB)

Among the problems faced by unorthodox colleges are prevention of stagnation and attracting faculty members who share the institution's vision of undergraduate education. Representatives of 16 colleges at a "Meeting of Innovative Colleges" suggest that innovative programs have often taken on institutional lives of their own, making…

Discusses the marketing and promotion of adult literacy programs. Indicates the need for a comprehensive plan to serve targeted students effectively. (JOW)

Concerns the recruitment and retention of adult students. Provides compilation of facts and information on adult learners that may help in developing suitable programs and services for them on campuses. Includes list of 18 programs and ideas that have been implemented throughout the country to increase retention of adult learners. (NB)

Presents summaries of three projects winning excellence awards from the College Placement Council: (1) program to increase student participation in placement services (Bowling Green State University); (2) best career planning publication for students (University of Virginia); and (3) audiovisual recruitment video to Lipton and Lawry's Sales…