A University of Nebraska project used the following methods to recruit and retain female students: a recruitment brochure and seminar about technology teacher education (TTE), a survey of principals regarding barriers to women as technology teachers, hiring of a female role model who visited public schools, and a recruitment course to introduce…

This article describes a Des Moines (Iowa) program in which approximately 100 people or organizations have given 600 hours of time to gifted students. It identifies creative ways to use community resources, where to find community resources (professional organizations, service clubs, school staff, retired persons, parents, students, and…

Focuses on the 31 American Indian tribal colleges in the United States, discussing recruitment of graduates from these institutions. Contends that students at tribal colleges represent a nearly untapped source of talent and perspective for America's corporations and that tapping this source will require a new approach to recruiting. (Author/NB)

A study to ascertain and compare the perceptions of 280 inner city high school students toward career opportunities and career areas in agriculture found that students believe that people working in agriculture should have an agricultural background, will work outdoors, have an opportunity for advancement, and can learn skills needed for…

A British adult education course in minerals processing provided an opportunity to teach basic scientific principles in the context of an evolving industry but presented a recruiting challenge overcome by creative publicity. (SK)

Changing demographics forecasting a shortage of skilled workers and the high cost of turnover require attention to retaining employees. Well-designed compensation systems, challenging professional development programs, and a corporate culture that values individual contributions are keys to keeping skilled workers. (SK)

Discusses the difficulties encountered by an academic couple who both entered the job market concurrently. Describes the problems inherent in trying to accommodate two-career couples in the academic field. (HB)

Describes a model for the delivery of programs and services for recruiting, retaining, and graduating African-American students. Notes that piecemeal programs neither increase the enrollment of African-American students nor slow their rate of attrition. (DM)

Argues that words and images do matter in the student-recruitment process because they are the initial matchmakers between institutions and students. Presents ideas and suggestions that can be incorporated into practice in student-recruitment publications. (NB)

Increasingly, districts are using deferred compensation arrangements as part of the superintendent's total compensation package. Superintendents can fund such plans by purchasing tax-deferred annuities or single-premium life insurance policies. The latter seems a better plan for both the school board and the superintendent's family. (MLH)

An effective campaign to recruit members to student organizations must use contemporary marketing strategies. Market positioning involves understanding the prospect's thinking, simplifying the message being conveyed, being first in the prospect's mind, and finding a market niche. The organization should be treated as a product, the potential…

Most of the 202 (of 390) human resource managers responding to a survey felt the resume was most important at initial screening, interviewee poise was most important at the interview stage. Communication skills, then problem solving and human relations, were most used to screen and evaluate applicants. (SK)

Describes South Carolina's add-on or out-of-field approach to supplying needed technology education teachers. Recommends recruitment strategies, and discusses teacher education. (JOW)

Addresses the issue of why some companies have been unsuccessful in recruiting on college campuses in the last few years. Explains why campus recruiting is important and compares hiring of recent college graduates to that of more experienced workers. Offers suggestions for successful campus recruiting. (MKA)

A proposed new educational service, the degree upgrade, is designed to attract graduates not seeking advanced degrees and to develop a continuing relationship with them. The new service aims at a previously untapped and constantly growing market segment, creates a continuing demand for services, and redefines traditional concepts of lifelong…