Data from the Accounting Faculty Directory indicate that there are more women faculty in smaller and midsize departments; 37% of all schools had no women terminally qualified in accounting; 32% had only one female faculty member. Unlike other professions, accounting appears to give women access to prestigious programs. (SK)

This monograph focuses on the subtle behavioral and organizational barriers that hinder the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women and minority faculty and administrators in higher education today. Specifically the monograph explores the obstacles that face women and minorities who serve as full-time, tenure-track faculty and…

In an attempt to determine more about employment interviews at a college placement center, 183 employment interviews were monitored. Results indicate that 75 percent of the interviewers had made decisions before interview completion, but only 25 percent of decisions were made before the half-way point of the interview. (Author)

Telephone interviews can save college and candidates time and money while precluding the judging of job candidates by extraneous factors. A format for a successful telephone interview is suggested. (Author/MLF)

In the 60s many universities experienced difficulties in recruiting adequate numbers of suitable qualified staff. (Author)

The focus of this study is on the need for demographic data about the process of research, development, and dissemination training within the field of education. (RB)

Student personnel professionals are beginning to have key roles and increased involvement in distance learning programs. This article presents a work sample exercise for use when interviewing and hiring college student personnel administrators for professional positions in distance learning programs. (Contains 20 references.) (GCP)

To be effective, a college recruitment program must accomplish two goals: (1) it must market the organization to students and to those who influence students, and (2) it must assess job candidates to ensure that offers are made to the right people. (JOW)

Offers advice about interviewing at the Modern Language Association (MLA) convention: practice or rehearse issues; allow enthusiasm about teaching to show; model good teaching practices in the interview; and listen thoughtfully and resist the temptation to talk too much. (RS)

A survey of 264 business schools found the top criteria for recruiting entry-level accounting faculty were teaching skills and experience. Doctoral programs emphasize research potential. Interpersonal and communication skills were extremely important. (SK)

Physical appearance is not the only source of information that individuals use when making judgments of others. Names also may influence impression formation. This study was conducted to examine the interactive effects of names and facial structure on perceptions of others and job hiring recommendations. It was hypothesized that coldness and…

This document presents the findings of 1982 surveys of college relations/recruiting managers and chief executive officers who were employer members of the College Placement Council. These surveys collected the following information: (1) type of industry; (2) division of responsibilities for recruiting within organization; (3) types of activities…

This publication is meant to be a guide for governing boards, search committees, and presidential aspirants. It describes the main ingredients in the process of selecting the chief executive of a college or university campus. It is meant to be instructive to all the participants. Following a brief comment on higher education in the 1970's, the…

Employers who use career interest tests as part of a battery of tests are cautioned not to interpret results literally. Because of the error noted in test results, other indices of career interest should be weighed heavily. (Author)

Helpful advice for selecting an architect. (MLF)