Brian Jacob examines challenges faced by urban districts in staffing their schools with effective teachers. He emphasizes that the problem is far from uniform. Teacher shortages are more severe in certain subjects and grades than others, and differ dramatically from one school to another. The Chicago public schools, for example, regularly receive…

This article focuses on the challenge of teacher retention in rural schools in relation to the No Child Left Behind mandate, that school districts must attract and retain highly qualified teachers. This case study examines the extent to which a rural school enhanced teacher retention by overcoming the barriers that might otherwise have presented a…

A common strategy employed by wealthy industrial nations for dealing with short-term skill deficits is to recruit internationally; such was the case, around the millennium, when a teacher supply crisis occurred in the United Kingdom (UK). That immediate crisis is now over; yet irrespective of peaks and troughs, international teacher migration is…

The purpose of this paper is to share findings from two studies. One study investigates how Minnesota school administrators are addressing cultural diversity and English Language Learners. Data was collected through an electronic survey sent to superintendents and principals. 326 surveys from a possible 998 were completed for a return rate of…

This monograph describes Supplemental Instruction, a student assistance program designed to improve the academic success of college freshmen based on the idea that if students are not being successful in courses then perhaps colleges should change the way courses are taught. Supplemental Instruction (SI) utilizes regularly scheduled, out-of-class,…

The Committee on Faculty Diversity at Southwest Texas State University (STSU) did research and evaluation in order to recommend strategies for recruiting a more diverse faculty in the Department of Educational Administration and Psychological Services (EAPS). The committee initially collected and reviewed pertinent literature on diversity…

Enrollment management (EM) at Parkland College, in Illinois, is a comprehensive process designed to achieve and maintain optimum enrollment, focusing on recruitment, retention, and graduation rates. The primary goals of EM are to stabilize enrollment and finances, link academic programs and student services, improve services and access to…

This document presents descriptions of projects supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Division of Personnel Preparation which prepare Native Americans to serve students with disabilities. Two types of projects are included in this listing: Native American Projects (funded for fiscal years 1991, 1992, and 1993) and Projects Recruiting…

A study was conducted by the Trumbull Campus (TC) of Kent State University, in Ohio, to determine the motivations, objectives, and level of satisfaction of transient students, or students pursuing a degree at another institution but enrolled in courses at TC. Surveys were mailed to 50 transient students enrolled in summer 1993, with completed…

This manual was developed to help facilitators explain, implement, or expand a family literacy program. It is based on research and on the experience of developing and implementing the model program established by Literacy Volunteers of America-Chippewa Valley in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The program encompassed the four basic components of family…

Despite the existence of a college-wide Committee on Access, Equity, and Cultural Diversity and other efforts, minority retention rates at Illinois' Parkland College remained disproportionately low. In 1996, the college received a grant through the Higher Education Cooperation Act to develop an approach to recruit and retain minority students.…

Developed by individuals representing national and state organizations, parents, and consumer groups, this New Jersey guide presents information designed to assist local school districts in the provision of educational interpreting services for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Introductory sections explain the guide's development and briefly…

As open access institutions, the mission of the Wisconsin technical colleges is to enhance the lives of all residents of the state. To achieve this, the system has adopted the following 12 strategies: (1) revise the missions and purposes of the 16 system colleges to ensure that they provide services to all residents; (2) focus on education and the…

This report profiles programs conducted in 19 cities during the summer of 1996 to employ youth in the private sector. In most of the programs, the youth served were disadvantaged; the programs were created or enhanced in order to replace funds that were cut under Title IIB of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). The report contains 20…

This booklet provides a guide for student-athletes at 2-year colleges, especially for those intending to transfer to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) colleges and universities and participate in intercollegiate athletics. It discusses academic eligibility for participation in intercollegiate athletics at NCAA Division I, Division…