This historical study found that out of 422 Gallaudet graduates between 1915 and 1940, 54% were called back to residential schools to serve as teachers of children with deafness. The preparation of Gallaudet students to become teachers is described. (CR)

Blacks and minority ethnic groups in Britain experience a great deal of exclusion from lifelong learning. There is a need to increase recruitment of faculty from these groups and to widen access to all types of learning opportunities. (SK)

Capitalizing on the ban on affirmative action in college admissions in Texas, a number of out-of-state colleges are aggressively recruiting in that state and offering generous financial aid packages. Oklahoma was one of the first states to do so. For many students, financial aid makes the difference in college attendance. (MSE)

Although some suburban districts have surplus teacher applicants, many growing, rural, innercity, or low-paying districts are scrambling to find teachers. Nevada and Colorado face shortages, whereas Maine and Connecticut are oversupplied. There are too many elementary teachers and not enough math, science, and special-education teachers. High-tech…

A survey investigated the feelings and beliefs of British university applicants at one point in the application process: after the application is acknowledged but before offers or examination results are available. Results suggest many see the process as straightforward, helpful, friendly, but a sizeable group consider it slow and complex. Many…

Examines the low participation rate of black students in college/university marching bands. Suggests that reasons include cultural differences in music preferences, discrimination at auditions, active recruitment of talented black musicians by historically black colleges, limited music scholarships, and the decline of music education in the public…

Urges higher education leaders to become more involved in K-12 needs and identifies problems in recruiting, training, and credentialing elementary and secondary school teachers. Recommends seven actions including: (1) creating flexible, adaptive, high-quality teacher education programs; (2) integrating the school of education into the university…

Details the case of a third-year assistant history professor at Yale University (Connecticut) who was denied reappointment. Raises issues such as the hiring by a department of its own Ph.D.'s, cronyism within departments and fields, denial of reappointment as punishment for criticizing powerful individuals, and the undue influence of a few…

Reviews research and theory on factors cited as contributing to the retention and graduation of African-American students attending predominantly white institutions. Proposes a model to help such institutions provide positive learning experiences for African-Americans. The model has three stages: (1) recruitment considerations, (2) the first-year…

Reports findings from interviews of 22 faculty that elicited perceptions of their career paths, early-stage career roles, and the role played by faculty development. Finds that the majority chose the community college because of its emphasis on teaching and that their career roles changed over time. Makes recommendations for faculty recruitment,…

Reports results of the 1997-98 Employer Benchmark Survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Respondents reported that offering the soon-to-be graduate a position where they can utilize state-of-the-art technology is currently the most effective way to hire technical experts. Discusses using media to develop an image…

Research on Arizona State University's intensive English program indicates that the majority of students learned about it through family, relatives, or friends in the local community, not through its extensive overseas recruiting techniques or electronic technology. Local recruiting strategies include local English media features and advertising,…

A study of medical school origins of 19,381 faculty who earned degrees between 1980 and 1989 and held full-time positions in 1995 found research-oriented medical schools were major suppliers of faculty to other medical schools. Groups of three geographically proximate dyads and one complex cluster of 17 schools were identified. Factors affecting…

Describes a proposed comprehensive model for recruiting and retaining Mexican-American students at Iowa State University. Presents the academic and cultural issues facing Mexican-American students, as well as how Hispanic cultural values could be addressed in the comprehensive recruitment and retention model. (Author/EV)

Describes the end of a dynamic period in higher education in Spain that has resulted in reasonable working conditions for tenured staff with civil servant status. Recruitment and promotion procedures are coming under scrutiny, and the situation of nontenured staff is less positive. (Author/SLD)