Arguments for more affirmative action measures to increase the number of minorities on college faculties have been insufficient because the real aim has been to bring about dramatic equalization of conditions through preferential hiring and proportional representation rather than concentrating efforts to help children succeed in school. (MLW)

A survey of four-year undergraduate institutions concerning enrollment management looked at program prevalence and form, differences among institutions using and not using them, and obstacles to program development. Results suggest that while many institutions are pro-active, most do not believe projected enrollment declines will affect their…

Collected demographic and educational history data from 1,024 adults receiving career counseling from university program. Results suggest that adults who seek help from such a program tend to be female, married, living within 30 miles of campus, and between the ages of 21 and 40. Analysis of age and gender data provided support for specialized…

Surveyed 535 major companies, interviewed 505 senior managers, and examined hiring and promotion practices of six major corporations to document and assess actual practices of American business in hiring and promoting liberal arts and other college graduates. Results suggest that corporate America desires graduates whose education combined the…

A shortage of elementary school music teachers and expanding school music programs has prompted school districts to make multiple school assignments of music teachers. Examples of scheduling solutions are cited. (MLF)

Investigates the relationship of subject matter knowledge in science and the patterns of entering, leaving, and remaining in the teaching profession among college graduates trained as science teachers. Science subject matter knowledge was found to have significant (P=0.01) effect on the likelihood of being a nonrecruited versus a career teacher…

This paper examines the use of total quality management (TQM) principles in the selection of college faculty, presenting a TQM model for the recruitment, identification, and selection of faculty. This model relates the role of vision, mission, planning, and organization design with quality concepts, such as leadership, empowerment, client…

Presents results of a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers of its employer members. Responding organizations (n=422) rated on-campus recruitment as the most effective method of attracting college graduates. General trends are analyzed in terms of diversity, downsizing, company growth, competition, and selectivity. (JPS)

Problems encountered by young minority faculty members at Old Dominion University (Virginia) in the institution's attempt to diversify its faculty are examined, including expectations perceived by new faculty as unreasonable, lack of mentoring or institutional support, and perceptions of racial bias. Difficulties in retaining black faculty members…

Outlines methods to encourage faculty to teach courses in an interdisciplinary general education sequence. Strategies include offering incentives to faculty, obtaining administrative support, creating faculty development seminars, and increasing faculty collaboration across disciplines. (DMM)

Minority college graduates were placed in internships in three types of agencies: planning/coordination, established providers, and grassroots. Interns engaged in outreach to minority communities, service to groups underserved because of language problems, and efforts to increase services for minority seniors. The project effectively channeled…

Considers recruitment and enrollment implications of adult applicants to colleges and universities. Suggests that, to better serve adult population, college administrators responsible for preadmission counseling need to identify means to more personally address each adult applicant's concern regarding college choice process. Describes Candidate…

This article describes a successful four-year student recruitment effort initiated by Florida State University's teacher preparation program in visual disabilities. The article discusses a survey to determine the target population, use of current students to attract new ones, harnessing of campus resources, and obtaining funds for recruitment…

A federal judge has ruled that 23 prestigious colleges and universities in the Overlap Group violated federal antitrust laws for over 20 years when they met to compare financial-aid packages to be awarded to prospective students, rejecting arguments of social and educational need and nonapplicability of antitrust law. Massachusetts Institute of…

Notes that firms no longer want college graduates with "just" high intelligence quotients, 4.0 grade point averages, technical expertise, and high ambition but are also looking for team players. Reviews economic and societal trends that have contributed to this shift in organizational psychology and examines characteristics of workers who are most…