This three-part guide explains to elementary teachers how to recruit, train, and effectively use aides and volunteers in the classroom. (SJL)

This study examines the interorganizational coordination exercised through the surveillance and sanctioning activity of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), shows the extent to which private systems of regulation may operate to control organization practices, and suggests the limitations of some public regulatory activity.…

Describes the cooperative television advertising arrangement between Johnson County Community College (KS) and the Metropolitan Community College District (MO), which resulted in the lease and later in the production of public-service announcements to promote student recruitment. Outlines the project's development, problems, and successes.…

An effective recruiting strategy requires first, detailed profiles of the school, the job, and the ideal candidate; and second, an objective selection process that will produce the best possible match between real candidates and the profile of the ideal candidate. (Author/MLF)

Findings indicate that the traditional variables from the literature of political recruitment tend to be more supportive of men rather than women and that the ecological setting is important in determining the recruitment pattern of men and women politicians. (Author)

Provides step-by-step look at the interview process from the perspective of the interviewer and the interviewee. Interviewers need a thorough understanding of the organization and its objectives. Interviewees can learn about themselves, as well as potential jobs, if they are careful to present themselves in the best manner. (JAC)

Volunteers are seen as essential to the success of a major giving program. Of equal importance, however, is the support a volunteer gets from the development office: volunteer research, prospect research, volunteer recruitment, supervision, training, and solicitation. (Author/MLW)

Advertising is seen as an important part of any college marketing strategy. A well-planned advertising campaign can increase public awareness and reinforce the positive attitudes of current students toward the program. Objectives, reaching the right people, and marketing strategy are discussed. (MLW)

Discusses the shortage of industrial arts teachers, a survey of the literature in teacher recruitment, and techniques for recruiting teachers. Includes results of the survey regarding recruitment methods. (JOW)

Suggestions for drawing bright rural students to vocational agriculture programs include introducing the image of farm life-styles as pleasant to young children through a Food for America program, offering FFA slide programs to junior high students, and actively recruiting upper-class high school students. Enlightened, challenging programs attract…

Describes the strategies behind signing bonuses, with an overview of which companies are using such bonuses to lure employees into their workforce. Discusses how graduates from some schools expect bonuses, the dollar amount of bonuses, ways in which bonuses are paid out, the growing use of bonuses, and some of the rules behind signing bonuses.…

Smaller government and community service initiatives mean public administrators must increase citizen volunteer involvement. They should adopt successful techniques from volunteer administrators for recruiting, selecting, motivating, training, and developing volunteers. (SK)

The Degree of Experience is a program for accrediting prior learning (APL) at a London university. Advantages for students lacking entry qualifications include admission criteria stated in terms of skills, knowledge, and ability (SKA) rather than credentials; accurate SKA profiles for diagnosing weaknesses; and integration of APL into admissions…

History, stereotypes, and the low status of the profession has limited the number of male elementary teachers to 17%. Men who choose teaching can serve as social and academic role models. Recruitment and retention are important to ensure greater diversity in the elementary teaching force. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

A survey of parents, high school students, and community members (n=92) and focus groups with 34 current and potential nursing students indicate that Asian Pacific Islanders are composed of distinct groups that have diverse concerns. Results suggest ways to increase the recruitment and retention of native Hawaiian, Filipino, and Samoan nursing…