Since social work deals with human deprivation that is often a direct result of racism, social work educators need to be aware that black students may approach the field with different insights and objectives than white students. Suggestions for instructors are offered. (Author/LBH)

The authors provide a historical overview of the role of 1890 land grant institutions in recruiting and training Black agriculture teachers. They argue for increased financial and human resources for these institutions. (CH)

The authors discuss the growing number of minority students in vocational agriculture programs. They argue for increased minority teachers to serve as role models for these students. In addition, they urge agricultural educators at all levels to encourage minority student involvement, participation, and career interest in agriculture. (CH)

As the ultimate symbol of excellence, the Nobel Prize has had a tremendous effect on scholars, institutions, and national pride. Topics discussed include: recruitment and fund raising, salaries and other perks, "raids" from other institutions, students seeking out winners, publication declines, etc. (MLW)

A study examined efforts of National Association of Schools of Public Affairs Administration member graduate programs to recruit and prepare Black and Hispanic students for government careers. Findings revealed a need for further efforts to enhance educational opportunities for minorities. (Author/CH)

The authors state that vocational education recruitment efforts for the future must include institutional evaluation and use strengths to the school's advantage. They suggest creating an enrollment management task force that can aim a school's programs toward greater benefits for students and the community. (Author/CH)

Traditional recruitment techniques aren't attracting many minority students. Institutions trying to attract minorities are concentrating primarily on blacks. Recruitment strategies should vary according to minority group. (MLW)

A review of the 1950s teacher shortage and strategies developed to combat the problem points out the parallels of the current teacher shortage. Solutions which can be used in the current situation are discussed. (CB)

A study to investigate whether admission personnel actually read letters received from prospective students and responded accordingly, or merely followed a set program--sending material they deemed essential regardless of specific requests for information--is discussed. (MLW)

A 1986 survey of U.S. health maintenance organizations indicated a preference medical school and/or residency program curricula to have increased emphasis on cost-effective use of diagnostic and treatment services, quality assurance, the role of primary care "gate-keeper," and financing of health services. (Author/MLW)

Outlines the history of the partnership between career guidance and vocational education. Discusses how the two can save resources by cooperating to serve mutual needs. Lists the outcomes of comprehensive career guidance and stipulations concerning career guidance in the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act. (CH)

A growing number of colleges and universities are using housing-assistance plans to recruit faculty. Programs range from offering affordable on-campus condominiums to lending money for a house down payment. Faculty recruitment in the 1990s is predicted to be heavily competitive. (MSE)

The relationship between the lack of availability of student financial aid and the low transition rate from upper-secondary school to higher education in Sweden from the late 1960's to the early 1980's was evaluated. No significant relationship was found, although evidence for gender differences in transition rates was uncovered. (TJH)

Community leaders and physicians considering locating in rural communities need a method by which they can evaluate a community's potential for supporting a physician. A survey was conducted in 1986 of 25 physicians' practices in rural Oklahoma, with data collected on the number of patient visits and practice costs. (Author/MLW)

The four cornerstones of an enrollment management program are identified: institutional commitment, strategic planning, integration, and evaluation. The Enrollment Management Task Force at California State at Los Angeles adopted a model for strategic planning that is designed to provide decision support for managing university enrollments. (MLW)