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Hand, Randall – College and University, 1992
Although undergraduate admission has undergone intense market analysis, those same techniques have not been utilized at professional schools. A correlation analysis was performed at New Jersey's Drew University Theological School that located a surprise variable, in this case characteristics of undergraduate schools attended, significant to the…
Descriptors: Admission (School), Enrollment, Higher Education, Marketing
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O'Mahony, J. Patrick – Unterrichtspraxis, 1992
In an attempt to address diversity, students at the University of California established a task force in 1991 to promote German among students from underrepresented groups. This report outlines the major objectives and achievements of the task force in its first year. (four references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Black Students, College Second Language Programs, German
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Taylor, Raymond E.; Darling, John R. – Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1991
A study investigated the attitudes of 111 college deans toward marketing in higher education, especially as they relate to the deans' academic fields (pure vs. applied). Results indicated no significant differences between the groups' perceptions and that, in general, deans support marketing but not that marketing improves educational quality.…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, College Administration, Comparative Analysis, Deans
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Ziegler, Edward – Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1991
Use of market research to enhance college admissions publications is discussed. The role of marketing in recruitment materials is examined, sources of market research on and off campus are noted, suggestions for conducting original research are offered, and applications of research to preparation and evaluation of recruitment materials are…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, College Bound Students, Higher Education
Brickell, James L.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1991
Outlines the teacher training program developed by the the U.S. Air Force Academy. Focuses on effective teaching methods that maintain the sharp quality of instruction needed to offset any confounding effects resulting from the frequent turnover in the engineering faculty, which is comprised almost entirely of active-duty Air Force officers on…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Faculty Recruitment, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
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Carrigg, Daniel – Tribal College, 1990
Describes difficulties in locating and recruiting Indian students living off reservations and lack of information about financial aid among urban Indians. Discusses problems related to proving eligibility for financial assistance. Reviews efforts to improve educational access for urban Indians. (DMM)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Higher Education, Information Needs, Nonreservation American Indians
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Beaulieu, David – Tribal College, 1990
Describes the work of the Indian Nations at Risk Task Force and a growing awareness of education's role in Native American society. Highlights successes of the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program, expansion in Indian higher education enrollments, and the formation of tribally controlled colleges. Underscores the need for Indian leadership. (DMM)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Educational Needs, Enrollment Trends
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Spillane, Stephen A. – College and University, 1992
One challenge faced by colleges and universities is fluctuation in traditional enrollment pools. Qualified applicants with learning disabilities represent a potential resource. Professional guidelines regarding admission practices and applicants with disabilities are available but underused. The profession can develop and validate common admission…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Administrative Policy, College Administration, College Admission
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Lauritzen, Paul; Friedman, Stephen J. – Preventing School Failure, 1991
This article describes children having emotional/behavioral disorders, presents data demonstrating the critical shortage of teachers for this population, discusses factors that contribute to this problem, and offers recommendations including giving teachers of these children an additional salary stipend and providing them the option of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Special Education Teachers
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Hossler, Don; And Others – College and University, 1991
A small liberal arts college's program of home visits for recruitment and admissions was evaluated. Forty students and several parents receiving home visits were classified by grades and eventual enrollment in the college, then surveyed. Results indicate the visits were the reason most applied. However, other factors were more strongly related to…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, College Choice, Grades (Scholastic)
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Bayles, Taryn Melkus; Aguirre, Fernando J. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1992
Describes a summer institute for science teachers and their students in which the main goal was to increase enrollment in engineering and to encourage women and minority groups to increase their representation in the engineering workforce. Includes a description of typical chemical engineering jobs and general instruction in material balances,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Females
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El-Khawas, Elaine – Higher Education Management, 1993
A number of countries have predicted a serious shortage of college faculty. Recent demographic information is examined for evidence of the problem, and some salient staffing problems are identified. It is concluded that most industrialized countries will experience staffing difficulties and should consider how their responses will affect other…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Employment Patterns, Faculty Recruitment
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Wilcox, Lee – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1991
Although college missions, goals, and resources vary widely, institutions can assess the impact of financial aid and make strategic decisions to advance enrollment objectives. Such research requires specification of institutional goals and the relative priority of quality, quantity, diversity, and cost, and data on previous cohorts. New…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Institutional Research, Program Effectiveness
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Mulder, Anne E. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1991
Identifies barriers to minority student access and success in college, including lack of preparation, financial needs, and students' perceptions of the academic environment. Offers examples of programs designed to overcome these barriers through early intervention, creative recruitment, and a supportive institutional climate. Presents guidelines…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Community Colleges, Minority Groups
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Blalock, Ginger – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
The article reviews the use of paraprofessionals in special education programs and offers specific guidance on hiring (including preemployment orientation, vocational assessment, and interviewing); training and supervision (including roles and responsibilities, the importance of regular cooperative planning, and enhancing job status); and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Job Skills
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