Describes the experiences of an academic couple who shared an appointment teaching English at a liberal arts college. Argues that some shared appointments work well and outlines the benefits and drawbacks in the lives of jointly appointed couples. (HB)

To increase the chances of finding and hiring school personnel--especially teachers--who meet its high standards, an Ohio school district developed a five-step process: recruiting, initial screening, application submission and screening, team interviewing, and decision making. The result--selection of 10 highly qualified teachers whose subsequent…

Geodemographics can pinpoint potential college students, increasing the cost effectiveness of recruiting processes for many institutions. The geodemographic analyst should be able to produce penetration reports, lifestyle profiles, high school profiles, maps, and zip code ranges. Costs vary greatly, and the result is information that the college…

A survey of journalism faculty (n=407) suggests that ethical standards in college faculty recruitment can not be taken for granted. As the recruitment process becomes more competitive and applicant numbers dwindle, the process should be carefully examined to ensure that truth, trust, and honesty are characteristic of the recruiting procedure. (MSE)

For school executives, annuities have become the preferred retirement vehicle, because other private-sector investments (some deferred compensation and profit-sharing plans) are closed to public employees. This article explains Internal Revenue Code sections 403 (b) and 457 and 1986 Tax Reform Act provisions related to tax-sheltered annuity plans.…

Survey of 212 college recruiters (75 percent response) determined their preferences that students submit resumes of 1 or 2 pages with letters of application; business educators be aware of content preference of those screening resumes; resumes include facts about education and experience but exclude details about high school activities; and…

Guidelines are offered for recruiting and hiring personnel in the field of visual impairment. These include start looking early; visit universities; offer incentives; emphasize the community, not just the position; plan the interview; evaluate the applicant (application form, letters of recommendation, resumes, and transcripts); and make the…

Describes a marketing plan to increase enrollment in summer camps. Includes analyzing enrollment statistics, implementing marketing strategies that focus on retaining current campers, establishing a ranking system to concentrate efforts on inquiries most likely to enroll, and analyzing the effectiveness of marketing strategies. (LP)

Examines Students for a Democratic Society's recruitment efforts through public, mass, and interpersonal communication channels. Concludes that scholars investigating movements should look beyond public and mass communication if they seek a general theory of the rhetoric of movements. (SR)

Outlines causes of enrollment decline in business education. Presents strategies for recruiting students at the high school and college levels. (SK)

Asserts that lack of seriousness in recruiting board members for child care agencies can create problems with organizational effectiveness. Addresses the following: (1) Do we need more board members?; (2) What do we need from new members?; and (3) How do we begin recruiting? Provides resources, such as the "Child Care Agency Board Skill…

To create universities fit for adult students, institutions should (1) empathize, not patronize; (2) use new technologies but not to exclude; (3) revitalize liberal adult education; (4) reevaluate assessment processes; and (5) end age discrimination in faculty hiring. (SK)

A survey of 350 U.S. steel companies found the use of three approaches to skill shortages: contingent action (recruiting nontraditional or nonlocal workers, incentives for referrals); passive action (recruiting through job fairs, private industry councils, government agencies); or active action (retraining, restructuring jobs, raising entry-level…

Reports on a survey of scholastic-press association directors in the 15-state region comprising the Southern Interscholastic Press Association (SIPA). Notes that low marks were given to faculty and staff but high marks to top administrators at college/university journalism schools. Finds problems with funding, a lack of new technology, logistics,…

The shortage of trained technicians is caused by the current communications revolution and the aging of the population. Colleges must make changes in how they design and deliver programs or businesses will bring in technicians from overseas. (JOW)