A survey of journalism faculty (n=407) suggests that ethical standards in college faculty recruitment can not be taken for granted. As the recruitment process becomes more competitive and applicant numbers dwindle, the process should be carefully examined to ensure that truth, trust, and honesty are characteristic of the recruiting procedure. (MSE)

If colleges and universities are to take seriously the mandate for equitable representation of women among faculty, administrators, and professional staff, they must make affirmative action an imperative. An historical view and barriers to recruitment are described. (MLW)

Issues facing the academic community concerning a multicultural workforce are examined, including improvement of racial minority representation, the importance of minority role models, congressional expectations and the federal judiciary's position on affirmative action, and myths impeding progress toward a multicultural professional workforce.…

Affirmative action is defined by: reviewing its historical development; analyzing the meaning of quotas, goals and timetables; and distinguishing affirmative action from equal employment opportunity. Strategies for affirmative recruitment and retention of underrepresented faculty are proposed. (MLW)