Two studies (of 105 Scottish adults returning to study and of social exclusion and lifelong learning) identified structural barriers in adult access to guidance services: rural location, disability, single parenthood, eldercare, homelessness, criminal record, and refugee status. Solutions include publicity, partnerships, outreach, and supportive…

This article examines issues related to paraprofessionals in job coach roles for students with disabilities. It describes issues related to recruitment, retention, orientation, and training of paraprofessionals in job coach roles. In addition, roles and responsibilities, supervision, evaluation, and compensation issues are discussed.…

Discussion of effective college admissions recruitment considers new methodology, including electronic media, student information systems, statistical technologies, and increased use of geodemographic tools. Stresses the importance, however, of traditional principles, such as personalization and timing of nonprofit marketing. (DB)

Reports on interviews with senior administrators at 12 Catholic colleges and universities concerning hiring practices in light of the institution's religious and educational mission. Found institutions had multiple ways to determine candidates' understanding of and commitment to the institution's mission; preferred practicing Catholics especially…

Investigated the criteria that Indonesian students consider when choosing a college or university. The most important factors identified were "course and career information" and "physical aspects and facilities." Other important factors were cost of education, degree (content and structure), and value of education. Results are…

Male elementary school teachers are in the minority in their schools and in their profession. Men who want to teach young children face sexism. The shortage of male public school teachers troubles child advocates. Two Florida programs recruit African-American men to teach in special education classes. (MLF)

Describes the possibilities for international librarianship and explains the hiring process. Discusses hiring fairs, recruitment agencies, the interview process, contracts, and job offers, and lists recommended resources. (LRW)

Describes Iowa Central Community College's approach to enrollment management, citing seven keys to its success: (1) the president's personal leadership; (2) a college-wide commitment to excellence; (3) strong administrative support; (4) high expectations for personnel; (5) well-defined enrollment management strategies; (6) participation by…

Outlines the creation of a minority teacher recruitment program by a local teacher's union and the school district, tracing the early elements necessary to create the program, discussing how the program has met the initial goals established by the partnership, and detailing why the program has succeeded. A list of recommendations for other…

Describes outreach projects of CityLit, a London college: Rolling Shelters, Meaningful Occupations Programme, which provides educational opportunities for homeless persons, and parent education offered in elementary schools, which involves sharing learning with children. (SK)

Portfolios have uses beyond job seeking. They can be developed to promote a new idea or work assignment, used as a tool for employee evaluation, and serve in the process of organizational succession planning and internal recruitment. (SK)

Describes disparity in teacher supply (shortages versus surpluses) among states, school districts, and teaching fields. Discusses reasons for these disparities and describes some successful and unsuccessful strategies and policy reforms to recruit more qualified teachers. (Contains 21 references.) (PKP)

Describes operation and benefits of Cincinnati Public Schools' Career-in-Teaching Program. Program consists of seven career steps: Intern, apprentice, novice, career, advanced, and accomplished. Program supports continuous professional development and provides performance-based compensation. Contends that districtwide program successfully attracts…

Community colleges employ over 100,000 full-time faculty members, or one fifth of all faculty members in U.S. post-secondary education (National Center for Education Statistics [NCES], 2001; Huber, 1998). These faculty members provide instruction in a wide range of programs for approximately 37% of all postsecondary students in the U.S., including…

This paper explores general issues relating to globalization and higher education; the internationalization of higher education, and particularly the recruitment of international students. This subject is examined through a range of topics around the global development of the market approach to the recruitment of international students and a focus…