The current workforce composition of the academy is comprised of multiple generational cohorts, Traditionalists, Leading Edge Boomers, Trailing Edge Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials. Despite the plethora of research identifying a myriad of differences in the way these generational cohorts approach work and social activities little…

The purpose of this researcher was to examine the in-service experiences of seven headteachers in Luwinga ward in Mzuzu, Malawi, and the challenges they encountered in their first year on the job. A modified version of the questionnaire and interview guide developed by the members of the International Study of the Preparation of Principals at the…

This report was conceived as one of three publications that collectively provide a commentary on research awareness and research use within schools in England. This third report in the series presents findings from a small-scale, detailed study of teachers who are operating as their school's Research Lead. The small scale of the study is…

Much has been researched and written about the principalship (or headship) in recent years. One aspect that has attracted attention of late is that of recruitment to the role, raising questions about just what potential aspirants think of the principalship, and what might be some of the reasons they see as motivation for seeking that next step on…

Anatomy departments across Africa were surveyed regarding the type of curriculum and method of delivery of their medical courses. While the response rate was low, African anatomy departments appear to be in line with the rest of the world in that many have introduced problem based learning, have hours that are within the range of western medical…

Employment routes into teaching, such as the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), are making an increasingly significant contribution to teacher training, but does such training provide opportunities for education in professional values? In the light of Ofsted reports which suggest that GTP trainees often bring particularly well-developed…

One of a series of reports on lifelong learning in California, this report reviews the concept of educational brokering and presents the proceedings of the 1977 conference, "The Role of Nonaccredited Contracting Agencies in California Postsecondary Education." An educational broker is an organization or an individual serving, for a fee,…

This questionnaire survey shows the many influences on selection of housing and transportation by employees of a Cleveland junior college district (Cuyahoga Community College). It is felt the data would be pertinent to personnel recruitment, housing policies for faculty and staff, private housing developments, dissemination of housing information…

In anticipation of teacher shortages in liberal arts disciplines, a study was conducted to investigate how community college administrators in the 19-state Council of North Central Community/Junior College Region planned to recruit faculty in general education disciplines over the next 5 years. In spring 1986, 353 community and junior college…

A comprehensive survey analyzed future recruiting in the communications disciplines, including trends in enrollments, faculty retirements, the production of doctorates, and a content analysis of academic position advertisements. A questionnaire was developed to investigate staffing trends in communication studies for the years 1993-1998 and mailed…

This paper reports the results of an 11 item questionnaire designed to ascertain the personal characteristics and backgrounds of newly-hired faculty in the 19 state North Central region. Useable responses were obtained from 406 full-time community college faculty who were hired for the 1973-74 school year. Ninety-six percent were white, 57 percent…

Focus in this survey, conducted at the request of the National Science Foundation, is on young doctorate faculty (i.e., those receiving their Ph.D. in the last five years) employed full-time in science and engineering departments at Ph.D.-granting institutions. Questionnaire responses were obtained from 1,148 departments at 137 institutions. They…

This report describes all aspects of a radiation health technology program at a lower-division college level. Such a program must include certain basic courses, plus supplementary ones to meet the needs of local employers. To implement and sustain a curriculum, the college must (1) determine the need for it, (2) establish its objectives, (3)…

A study examined the perceptions of journalism educators regarding ethical conduct in the faculty recruitment process of journalism faculty. Data were gathered by means of a mail survey to a national sample of journalism faculty. Questionnaires were mailed to 490 journalism and mass communication educators with 407 responding. Every third name was…

Research does not support the contention that underrepresentation of women and minorities in the educational administration hierarchy is a function of deficits in training, competence, experience, and number of qualified applicants. The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting the entrance of women and minorities into this hierarchy.…