The status of black staff and faculty at Kennesaw College, a predominantly white campus in Georgia, during 1976-1986 is discussed. Until 1981, very few blacks were employed at the college, black personnel turnover was high, and black faculty and staff had low morale. In 1981-1982, a new president sought to promote affirmative action and the college's image. The position of coordinator of minority affairs was established with such responsibilities as attracting and retaining black faculty and staff, promoting the college's position with the black community, and promoting equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To achieve increased black participation and attitude changes, attention was directed to: taking an active stance, creating an "inviting" campus environment, commitment from the top, a renewed look at recruitment and retention, and rewriting the Affirmative Action Plan. During summer 1983, two administrative vacancies were filled with qualified blacks, and a number of approaches were employed to recruit black faculty. Information is presented on the number of blacks hired as a percentage of new hires for 1984-1985, and the positions held by new black employees. Five future directions for the college are suggested. (SW)