The unequal status of women professors, compared to their male counterparts, is not staggering news. While women constitute approximately sixty percent of the undergraduate population and earn more than half the doctorates in the United States, women professors continue to number fewer than men. The American Association of University Professors…

A search and screen process was conducted to fill the position of chairperson for the Division of Education, Indiana University at South Bend, during the school year 1975-76. A cost analysis of this procedure was done based on certain assumptions: (1) the long history and general acceptance of the process in higher education; (2) the collective…

Despite Federal efforts to increase minority participation in university level research and development (R & D), there is a disproportionate underrepresentation of minority men as trainees. Reasons seem to lie in R & D recruitment strategies and practices. (Author/GC)

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)

Although females make up approximately 19% of college graduates receiving B.S. degrees in engineering, they account for less than 3% of the engineering faculty positions in North America. Identifies factors that have led to the success of these women faculty and makes recommendations for better integrating women into all engineering disciplines.…

This paper addresses recruitment of Health Information faculty for community and technical colleges, an issue of crucial importance because many faculty hired during the enrollment boom of the 1960s are retiring. The design for this research was a factorial experiment, involving a two-way analysis of variance. The participants (N = 194) were…

Current research suggests principal effectiveness is key to a successful instructional program. However, there is considerable lack of uniformity among superintendents regarding principal recruitment and selection. Of the 80 surveys mailed to a random sample of the nation's superintendents, 35 usable surveys rating the importance of 42 recruitment…

Examined faculty renewal at Canadian universities. Found certain broad trends: (1) the scope of faculty renewal activities is impressive; (2) certain themes dominate, such as multidisciplinarity and use of information technology; (3) faculty renewal has been effective; (4) institutional capability to undertake faculty renewal is dependent on…

One of the most alarming developments confronting public school districts today is the shrinkage of applicant pools for principal vacancies. This study was conducted as an empirical investigation about factors that influence high school principal recruitment in a reform environment. Its objective was to examine the influence of school academic…

Attempts to achieve diversity in the faculty in institutions of higher education have increased in recent years. Despite these attempts, faculty of color and women are still underrepresented in the higher ranks. This paper presents autobiographies focusing on the career trajectories of three junior faculty members at one institution: a divorced…

Reports on the second survey (1987-1988) on replacement requirements for academic staff in educational science at colleges and universities in West Germany and West Berlin. Compares these results with those of the first study (1985) and presents a catalog of postulates concerning recruitment policies for the field of educational science. (GEA)

Thirty-eight teacher preparation programs and 65 instructional programs serving students with deafness were surveyed on leaderships needs in deaf education. More than 80% of the preparation programs indicated they had attempted to hire a faculty member within the past 3 years with 97% not satisfied with the pool of applicants. (Contains…

This study sought to determine how Deans of Education are evaluated by Vice Presidents or Vice Chancellors of Academic Affairs. A questionnaire responded to by 66 vice presidents asked about criteria used in evaluating deans and the importance of the criteria. The findings and their implications are considered. (MT)

Survey of graduate departments of psychology indicated: (1) minority employment prospects are improving; (2) research and teaching skills are prerequisites for employment; (3) insufficient research activity and excessive minority service bar tenure; and (4) minorities may choose one offer over another because of higher salary, preferred location,…

Discusses study to ascertain problems existing in ethnic studies programs: lack of consensus regarding goals, recruitment of faculty, and funds available. Results indicate a need for decisions and clarifications regarding ultimate goals of ethnic studies. (KC)