Outlines strengths and weaknesses of public upper-division institutions. (IR)

Tested two hypotheses explaining the causes of differences in recruitment source effectiveness, i.e., the realism of job information provided and the characteristics of individuals recruited, on a sample of employees (N=295). The hypothesis that recruitment sources differ because they reach individuals from different applicant populations received…

Reviews patterns of teacher recruitment, selection, and retention during 1950-70 that are essential to understanding the shape of the present teaching corps and its future characteristics over the next decade. (MP)

Surveyed graduate schools to determine the status of graduate admissions practices comtemplated or in effect and to identify how enrollment problems are handled. Results showed a decline in graduate enrollment over the past five years, caused by the national economy, decreases in available students, and loss of grant money. (JAC)

Urges faculty in academic departments and programs to learn nonprofit marketing. Recommends periodic curriculum evaluations to determine new or extended uses of programs, more compelling marketing strategies, and modifications needed to respond to environmental changes. Advocates a greater sense of college community within and among departments.…

Some innovative programs designed to draw more Hispanics into higher education are described: Pan American University's Talent Search project, guaranteed admission for students with associate's degrees to Florida state universities, the College Assistance Migrant Program, the Border College Consortium, outreach program for junior and senior high…

An informal survey revealed a variety of young alumni activities, including separate young alumni associations, input to campus activities and college planning, social events, special interest groups, and professional networks. (MSE)

Some things to consider before planning separate alumni activities or associations for young alumni include common assumptions about young adults' interests, spending patterns, willingness to do fund-raising, and interest in meeting older graduates. (MSE)

There have been continuing shortages of teachers in certain geographical areas and subject fields. While the shortage of mathematics and physical science teachers has been widely publicized, recent projections indicate an imminent shortage of elementary school teachers to be followed by a shortage of secondary school teachers in the next decade.…

Used a racially mixed sample (N=1,400) of store clerks to examine the relationship between recruiting source and employee success. Results suggest that for Whites, informal recruiting sources (e.g., employee referrals, in-store notices) were associated with longer tenure. For Blacks, more formal sources (e.g., employment agencies, media…

Studied evaluative dimensions of how recruiters and future employees (students) view the importance of appearance. Examined differences of focus (students versus recruiters), sex, and occupational area. Respondents recognized appearance as an influence on an individual's effectiveness. Generally, extreme styles were deemed unacceptabe. (Author/RC)