In this discussion of managing continuing education credit programming units, three themes emerge. The first theme is that unit administrators must rely upon leverage, or influence, to coordinate programs effectively and to gain the institution's acceptance of policies and procedures that support the credit programming unit and the adult learners…

This guide, which was originally developed to help employers in selecting youth for Britain's Youth Training Scheme programs, can also serve as a guide to recruiting and selecting potential employees who have very little work experience. The following topics are covered: deciding which young people the business needs, attracting suitable…

Issues and steps in the search process for both faculty and administrators are considered, based on a review of the higher education literature, selected literature from the corporate and industrial personnel field, and conversations with personnel practitioners and consultants. After discussing organizational tasks for the search committee and…

This guide outlines the methods for organizing and using vocational technical advisory committees in secondary schools in Massachusetts. It is intended to be used as the basis for school staff training to be conducted by personnel at the State Department of Education's Regional Education Centers. The guide provides illustrations and exhibits of…

This guide is intended to assist those responsible for publicizing local adult literacy and basic skills programs. The first section discusses the elements of good publicity. Outlined next are points to consider when determining what a program needs from publicity and how to get the desired results. The next portion of the guide covers seven main…

This guide contains information pertaining to the law, rules, regulations, and standards of practice that apply to proprietary schools operating in Georgia, as provided in the Georgia Proprietary School Act (O.C.G.A. Section 20-4-60 and following, Georgia School Laws). The guide has been adopted by the Georgia Board of Education and is used in the…

The Enrollment Management Plan proposed in this report was developed in an effort to provide a comprehensive framework for organizational analysis, planning, and evaluation for the Off-Campus Program of the Community College of Rhode Island. The introductory sections of the report offer background information, define enrollment management, and…

Brief descriptions are provided of 101 "good ideas" that worked in the Virginia community college system. A total of 101 tips, programs, teaching techniques, administrative strategies, and gimmicks are presented, as submitted by members of the faculty and staff of 16 community colleges. The ideas are categorized as: (1) community…

Intended for managers of child care programs, this brochure lists the basic components of a clearly defined personnel policy. The guide is based on the personnel practices and experiences of more than 1,200 Head Start programs serving over 442,000 children nationwide. Emphasis is given to staff recruitment, screening, and the selection process.…

This booklet presents a set of professional ethics intended to serve as guides for professional conduct for individuals involved in the career planning, placement, and recruitment process. It is noted that compliance with the principles outlined in this guide will ensure an open and free selection of employment opportunities; informed…

A practical guide to the process of selecting and appointing new college presidents is presented, based on a literature reivew, questionnaire responses, and institutional case studies. The following nine steps in the process are examined: (1) establishing the machinery of search and selection; (2) organizing the committee; (3) formulating the…

Guidelines are presented for establishing, enhancing, and evaluating adult volunteer programs in school library resource centers, especially those in Vancouver, Canada. It is noted that in 1982 over 200 adults volunteered their time to work on a regular basis with teacher-librarians in Vancouver. Sections include: (1) a rationale for establishing…

This collection of articles gathers reprinted materials on teacher attraction and retention for small and rural school districts. The material is organized in two sections: (1) Attracting and Retaining Quality Teachers and (2) Challenging and Enriching Current Staff. Reprints from a number of publications present strategies for addressing the…

The rapid growth of law and litigation in schools during the last several decades has made it critically important that school districts secure good legal advice and representation. This pamphlet is designed to address this need of the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) membership by providing information on how to select, compensate,…

This document offers guidance to educators concerned with enhancing recruitment, retention, and graduation of American Indian adult students, especially in North Carolina. Following a summary and recommendations of the project committee, the guide traces the history of the Indian communities from 1900 to the present and outlines the educational…