Describes the Freshman/Sophomore Minority Teachers Grant Program, a collaborative project among several postsecondary institutions that provides mentors for minority students who are interested in teaching. (YKH)

Examines some historical perspectives related to the preparation and development of community college faculty. Suggests that current methods of faculty training must develop in accordance with changing student populations, advancing technology, and changing educational ideologies. Contains 34 references. (JDI)

This paper describes a research-based apprenticeship model preparing minority group students to enter doctoral programs with the goal of becoming faculty members in university special education departments. Seventeen recommendations for recruitment and training strategies are offered, such as providing enhanced financial aid and providing faculty…

A survey of 38 public and 58 private agencies found the most common rehabilitative services provided to consumers with visual impairment in 1999 were assistive technology evaluations and individual or group technologies training. Both public and private agencies had more difficulty recruiting than retaining staff to provide technology-related…

Argues that the integration of admissions and financial aid operations with the rest of the campus is a key element in the success of a college or university. Deals with the integration of these functions in a college and explains how to think about integration and the specific forms it might take. (RJM)

Describes the expenses associated with the wide-ranging functions of an admissions office and argues that enrollment management staff must be well-trained and flexible in order to accommodate students' changing needs. Gives cost categories and concludes with a discussion of cost containment and quality. (RJM)

Performed a literature search and surveyed universities about recruitment and retention of diverse faculty. Found (in addition to details of institutions' efforts) that despite some progress in diversifying faculty, women and minority faculty members still face severe problems, including underrepresentation and a "chilly climate." Includes…

Focuses on difference in perceptions of chief student affairs officers (CSAOs) of color and white CSAOs regarding barriers and strategies for recruiting and retaining two-year college students of color. Reports that CSAOs of color were more likely to perceive attitudinal barriers, such as negative campus racial climates, and structural barriers,…

Investigated current levels of faculty supply and demand at 752 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education member institutions. Survey data indicate that demand is greater than supply, shortages are more critical in some program areas than others (e.g., early childhood and special education), the percentage of minority hires has…

New Haven's interdistrict magnet program draws from both city and suburban populations. Examples of three schools show how the program is promoting student achievement and diversity. (MLF)

Child maltreatment articles (n=2090) published from 1977-1998 were reviewed. Across the period studied, quantitative articles and articles on child sexual abuse increased and theoretical articles and articles on physical abuse decreased. Articles examining child neglect or emotional abuse remained consistently low. Participant recruitment from…

Steady urbanization and decreasing availability of health services for an aging rural population are occurring in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan medical graduates find rural practice unattractive, and medical careers are not attracting rural youth. A comprehensive strategy of recruitment and reorganization of health care is needed. (MSE)

Institutions must understand the characteristics of different Hispanic cultures so they can plan successful recruitment and retention strategies. The following factors are discussed: (1) national subgroups; (2) socioeconomic differences; (3) intra- and intercultural separation; and (4) the role of the family as a unifying factor in all groups.…

This article examines various policy responses to the need for more mathematics and science teachers and discusses characteristics of alternative teacher preparation programs. A program model for alternative certification of math and science teachers, developed at Texas A & M University, is presented along with lessons from its implementation.…

Texas Tech University School of Medicine targeted Hispanics at the University of Texas at El Paso who are from disadvantaged backgrounds for their Medical Mentoring Program. The backbone of the mentoring program is the one-to-one pairing of these premedical students with junior medical students. (MLW)