Surveyed 3,742 admissions officers to develop a guide for estimating expected salaries based on administrator and institution characteristics. Results showed admissions personnel in public institutions earn more than those in private institutions, and there appears to be less staff turnover in public institutions. (JAC)

The purpose of this research was to determine whether particular biographic and academic characteristics would predict whether an applicant would matriculate into and successfully complete an online secondary teacher certification program for Texas public schools. Extensive biographic data on applicants were compiled into a program data base…

Reports the results of the 1984-1985 survey of the salaries of 5,018 college admissions officers and examines the five-year trend in salary increases in comparison with the increased cost of living. Reports the rate of job turnover in admissions and examines the change in turnover rates. (JAC)

Surveyed 5,494 college admissions officers to determine current salaries, personal characteristics, and institutional data as a guide to estimating an admissions officer's expected salary. Results showed rank was the single most powerful predictor of salary in the overall analysis and suggested that raises do not keep up with inflation. (JAC)

Examined questionnaire responses from 222 current and 74 former admissions staff to determine influences, attitudes, and expectations of admission personnel. Found that current and former admission professionals were similar in many respects, the most obvious difference being salary. Admission professionals expressed dissatisfaction with salaries…

Based on information from survey data and personal interviews, offers 16 suggestions for college admission professionals from high school counselors. Concludes by asking college admission professionals to recognize the role played by high school advisors, to give advisors information they can use and pass on, and to consider the value of their…

The results of a 1982 survey of the structure and function of admissions committees in a sample of U.S. medical schools are described. Some changes in admissions committee composition were disclosed. These changes suggest a trend toward more democratic representation. (MLW)

Explored the relationships between the management styles of admissions officers (N=178), the recruitment activities of their units, and their level of goal attainment. Results indicated no significant relationships between management styles and office activities, or between management styles and success of admissions officers in recruiting or…

Surveyed 401 college admissions directors to determine current policies and methods of distributing no-need scholarships to students. Results showed the majority of institutions did have no-need/merit scholarship funds, which slightly favored freshmen. Most scholarship offers were part of student recruiting efforts. (JAC)

Used a questionnaire to investigate job satisfaction and patterns of career development that characterize admissions officers (N=286). Results indicated respondents often entered admissions directly from college. A majority were satisfied with their jobs. At all levels respondents planned to leave admissions within five years. (RC)

Examines the patterns of career entry, career development, and future career plans of college admissions officers. Particular attention is given to the career patterns of women and minorities in admissions, since these groups are substantially underrepresented at the level of director, and the importance directors assign to their financial…

A study on the use and effectiveness of marketing in postsecondary admissions is discussed. The study shows that only 8 of 16 marketing techniques were used by more than half of the respondents. The broader scheme of marketing is seen as not having been put to use fully by admissions officers. (MLW)

Staffing patterns, level of influence on admissions policy and on actual admissions decisions, and planning and research activities of admissions offices were examined. In addition, the extent to which marketing consultants are used in developing admissions materials was also considered. (Author)

Developed two questionnaires on college admission directors' (N=487) perceptions about relationship between weighted grades and undergraduate college admission. Found weighted averages do make difference in admission decisions for private, undergraduate, United States colleges despite majority of institutional policies that denied preference for…

Investigated occupational equity for female and minority directors of college admissions, based on a survey of 1,391 institutions. Results showed the largest increases for women and minorities were in two-year insitutions, but overall an imbalance in position shares exists. (JAC)