The critical need for minority teachers is discussed and descriptions given of the social, educational, and political conditions that militate against increasing minority enrollments. False hopes for enhancing minority student involvement are highlighted, and realistic approaches to recruiting and preparing minority teachers are outlined. (JD)

A survey of schools of education inquired into minority teacher education recruitment and retention methods. Survey results underscored the importance of commitments to funding scholarships, offering support services, providing ethnic-specific opportunities, and hiring minority professional staff. (JD)

Results are related from a survey of 178 institutions of higher education offering doctoral programs in health education. The study was designed to ascertain distributions of faculty in health education by race, gender, and faculty rank. Implications for minority faculty recruitment are discussed. (IAH)

There are a variety of ways in which governing boards and board members can help create opportunities for successful enrollment management, through institutional policy, personal action, or support of faculty efforts. (MSE)

This study of special education faculty needs at institutions of higher education for the periods 1984-88 and 1989-94 found that many positions were filled by individuals already in higher education or previously employed in state or local education agencies. Results suggest that a substantial number of future applicants may also come from these…

Describes a study that investigated index access to the literature of recruitment of minorities to the library science profession by comparing 12 representative articles from "Library and Information Science Abstracts" (LISA) and "Library Literature." Underrepresentation of minorities and the issue of recruitment of minorities…

Presents a program for teacher education to increase the participation of students of color in teaching programs and to better prepare all teachers for careers in schools that serve diverse student populations. The program includes early internships, participation by arts and sciences faculty, and seminars to connect theory and practice. (SLD)

A study of 166 business administration students attending summer school identified 4 factors influencing summer enrollment: academic issues (meeting grade standards or course requirements, etc.); desire to become more independent; financial issues; and traditional summer school motivations. Implications for marketing are discussed. (MSE)

This response to a review essay on the limited presence of African American teachers suggests that the original work leaves out some issues surrounding teacher recruitment and retention and leaves some empirical work and interpretations unexamined. The examination of such "crises" in education is a promising avenue for research. (SLD)

Teachers for Chicago is a graduate-level program addressing the need to select, train, and retain talented, dedicated newcomers for urban schools. It was conceived as a teacher preparation program combining robust academic preparation, an internship, support from experienced mentors, and employment incentives. A second-year evaluation survey…

School attorneys interpret state and federal laws, head off expensive lawsuits, and defend their districts aggressively in court. Offers advice on how to find and keep a good attorney. Contains a sample advertisement for the position. (MLF)

Research suggests that addition or expansion of a comprehensive student activities program at community colleges can lower the high student attrition rate and the cost of constant recruitment. Although increased emphasis on comprehensive extracurricular activities can be expensive in personnel and other resources, it may be a worthwhile…

A study investigated the importance to 578 applicants of various benefits offered by a moderately selective private university. Applicants rated the institution on 43 academic, social, financial, religious, and curricular attributes. The objective was to test the efficacy of one approach to college market segmentation. Results support the utility…

Presents a high school journalism teacher-newspaper advisor's practical 10-step plan to recruit minority students for the school newspaper staff. Notes that the staff of James Whitcomb Riley High School's "Review" changed their coverage, sought diverse input, and implemented many nontraditional approaches. (NKA)

Reports results of a survey of 300 minority (i.e., African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American) librarians conducted to determine factors that influence minority librarians to choose a career in librarianship and to ascertain effective recruiting techniques to attract minorities to librarianship. A copy of the questionnaire is appended.…