Employs concepts from the theory of discrimination in internal labor markets to analyze the declining enrollment of minority students in graduate schools. Describes problems and suggests solutions in recruitment procedures, objective admission standards, subjective screening criteria, and student retention. (KH)

A three-year study of the American professoriate focusing on the potential for recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty in the future found that although present faculty are well-equipped for their work, there is a sense that higher education has become seriously underfinanced and most proposed reforms threaten the attractiveness of…

This document examines rural education in the member nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Within these nations the range of conditions and communities that are called rural is enormous. Nevertheless, the allocation of human and financial resources to rural education has increased despite generally adverse economic…

Obtaining qualified persons for capital resource management positions requires school districts and colleges to adopt nondiscriminatory selection and hiring policies. Guidelines are offered for the recruitment process, administering the selection process, and inhouse personnel development. (MLF)

A seven-step dental school recruitment program includes: (1) a marketing survey; (2) a plan based on survey data; (3) recruiting materials; (4) alumni involvement throughout the state; (5) publicity in state high schools and colleges; (6) recruiting in targeted high schools and colleges; and (7) a mailing list for follow-up. (MSE)

Foreign language teachers need to provide students and administrators with a more accurate understanding of the nature and value of language programs if the programs are to successfully compete for enrollment. A survey of principals in Minnesota provided data reinforcing these views. (PGD)

A typology is developed of the dimensions along which a teacher's contribution can be assessed and a pay plan projected that emphasizes each of these dimensions. Several issues cutting across various pay-reform proposals are discussed, notably the balance between rewarding veteran and novice teachers, and its effect on teacher recruitment. (RDN)

The authors describe the findings of a field study of affirmative action programs in companies in a variety of industries. The distinction between equal employment opportunity and affirmative action is addressed. Methods used to train managers in implementing affirmative action are examined. Also explores employee development, community…

The California State Department of Education has appointed a Master Plan Committee to develop methods to reform education. As a main objective the committee formulated a model for high school graduation requirements. The issues of teacher education and shortage of capable mathematics teachers are also addressed. (DF)

The subjective warrant refers to an individual's perceptions of skills and abilities necessary for a specific occupation. Little attention has been given to recruitment or the subjective warrant in physical education. Implications for the subjective warrant are given. (Author/DF)

Suggests that recent cuts in federal aid to higher education have caused changes in admission policies which favor more affluent students, while students from less affluent areas receive fewer publications and their schools are not visited as often by college recruiters. (JAC)

There has been much discussion on the decline in SAT scores, and Gossage has found that the best source for getting answers is to contact fellow NACAC members. This article evolved from a letter sent to NACAC members. (Author)

A general background and brief history of scholarship or grant awards is a prelude to the issue of awarding aid monies to students who do not demonstrate need. Sidar calls for funding levels in federal and state student aid programs which will permit needy students to freely choose among institutions. (Author)

At one institution developed solely for part-time students, the placement office and recruiters have come to appreciate the special qualities of those students. (Author)

Described is a teacher selection/screening method utilized by the Los Angeles City Unified School District to select inner-city science teachers. (SL)