A part-time faculty fellowship was established at the Medical College of Pennsylvania to integrate the humanities into the medical school curriculum. The fellowship has been awarded in successive years to educators in philosophy, history, religion, and art, and an elective course is developed each year to relate humanities to medicine. (MSE)

Reviews changes brought about in the librarian recruitment process by recent legislation, discusses job descriptions and types of search techniques for locating qualified candidates, presents a series of guidelines for interviewing employment candidates, and outlines processes for corresponding with applicants and keeping records of the…

A study of presidential search processes reveals a variety of organizations, procedures, and attitudes about appropriate and effective methods. Among the issues discussed are the dominance of local standards and considerations, the roles of faculty and trustees, recruitment and nomination, interviews, premature disclosure of the decision, and…

Problems in making and implementing affirmative action policy are outlined, including determining needs and objectives, costs, and availability of applicants. A university self-survey identified factors relevant to recruitment of qualified women and minorities, including likelihood of changing jobs, respondents currently seeking employment, and…

Research on college choice as it relates to students' characteristics is reviewed, and the choice process is shown to be a complex series of activities, with individuals participating in it differently. Parent education is a stronger influence than race or gender. Groups are likely to respond to different marketing strategies. (MSE)

Studied the effectiveness of off-campus recruiting in personnel selection. Suggests that after the campus interview, site visit interviews, employment-offer communication, and initial employee training are important for companies seeking new college-trained personnel. (JAC)

Problems of collegiate athletics are identified: failure to prepare athletes for employment, underfinancing of women's sports, and inadequate athletic recreation for many students. A monitoring system on recruiting, financial aid, academic eligibility is suggested along with institutional cooperation to reduce the competitive pressure. (Author/MLW)

Suggests that hiring one's own university graduates is increasingly taboo. This conclusion is derived from experience with a departmental hiring committee and a survey of large universities. Concludes universities seek to avoid bad impressions, and only the weak or very strong hire "their own." (Author)

Investigated job search and hiring practices in student affairs work. Questionnaires sent to member institutions of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators indicated the extensive use of newspapers to advertise positions. Institutions placed a high level of importance on effective resumes and reference letters. (RC)

Describes how handicapped student needs may be met by using existing staff, without drastic changes in student services. Clarifies the role of the student services administrator, the handicapped services coordinator, and established student services. Considers admissions, financial aids, orientation, housing, counseling, and student activities.…

Presents a definition of career placement which encompasses the concept of career planning. Discusses the shift in emphasis from placement to career planning and the legitimacy of a placement office on campus. Notes approaches for gaining faculty support for career services. (RC)

Analyzed the structure of the admissions process and developed a system which utilizes the admissions computer database to give more comprehensive and consistent estimates. This system makes the computer a tool for admissions decision making, rather than just a reservoir of data. (Author)

Presents an objective-based model for the selection of counselors. The model places emphasis on a systematic approach, with staff involvement and clear objectives for the process, and includes suggestions for avoiding ineffective behaviors based on traditional approaches. (Author)

Describes fundamental guideposts for an effective private school admissions program. Included are a clear statement of purpose, informative literature, clearly stated admission requirements, standardized testing, a cooperative faculty, image positioning and a recruiting plan. (RC)

Traces the expansion of marketing in postsecondary education. Enumerates the goals of Prince George's Community College's marketing task force. Defines marketing and suggests strategies for targeting marketing efforts toward high school students, business and industry, the general public, and students within the college. (AYC)