This framework provides a set of recommendations for postsecondary institutions and employers to support Black learners and workers to build professional social capital. It expands on a related JFF market scan that maps the landscape of nonprofit and social enterprise-led social capital initiatives.

As trained leaders for whom accountability and a strong work ethic are second nature, Chicagoland veterans are uniquely equipped to meet the demands of today's jobs. That veterans typically possess the skills and character needed to excel in the civilian workplace makes reports on the state of veteran unemployment more troubling. Through the…

Tenure track system (TTS) was introduced in higher education institutions of Pakistan in 2002 as part of administrative reforms. The main objectives of the reform were to improve performance of higher education in the country through attracting qualified people and improving performance of academic faculty of higher education institutions…

Faculty recruitment is a challenge for administration and departments, especially in an era of change in the academy. This article builds on information from an interactive conference panel session that focused on faculty recruitment best practices. The article addresses faculty recruitment strategies that focus on the optimization of search…

When directors sit down to advertise for new staff, it is often not a happy moment. Directors quite naturally write ads from their perspectives as employers and sometimes emphasize that attribute which the leave-taking staff member lacked, e.g. "must be reliable," leading an applicant to believe that reliability is a big issue at this program. The…

Higher education recruitment has evolved over the years to utilize new technologies. The Internet has had the greatest impact on higher education recruitment and paved the way for many new ways of connecting recruiters with job seekers. The further development of Web 2.0 tools and social media has changed the landscape of recruiting and job…

This report focuses on the critical relationship between the presidents and governing boards of this nation's higher education institutions. At the outset of the 21st century, colleges and universities face an array of daunting challenges. To name a few: intense global competition, rapid technological advancements, changing demographics,…

A process model to assist school district superintendents in the selection of principals is presented in this paper. Components of the process are described, which include developing an action plan, formulating an explicit job description, advertising, assessing candidates' philosophy, conducting interview analyses, evaluating response to stress,…

Five steps essential to an effective procedure for selecting a new superintendent are listed. The author suggests that these procedures should provide board members with answers to basic questions, such as who should be involved in the selection process, what the board should expect from the outgoing superintendent, how to attract the right…

As an aid to local project staffs and constituent groups, the Teacher Corps' four Recruitment and Community Technical Resource (RCTR) Centers compiled these guidelines and resource materials for the recruitment, selection, and support of project interns. The manual's first section discusses inclusion of intern recruitment and selection in local…

This digest in Spanish presents steps that school boards and district officials can take to find qualified applicants for vacant school-leadership positions. It discusses various long-term strategies, such as increasing the candidate pool through career ladders and recruiting teachers through internships and training programs, that districts can…

This digest presents steps that school boards and district officials can take to find qualified applicants for vacant school-leadership positions. It discusses various long-term strategies, such as increasing the candidate pool through career ladders and recruiting teachers through internships and training programs, that districts can enact…

Guidelines for the selection of teachers who will participate in the Thirteen-College Curriculum Program (TCCP) include a compilation of written materials and a list of recommended activities. The first part of this document provides a description of materials including the brochure, statement of the course, teacher selection criteria, ideal…

Strategies for locating quality educational leaders and assessing candidates applying by an alternate route are presented in this pamphlet. Criteria for evaluating alternative credentials are identified, which include teaching and learning ability, leadership experience, education, personal attributes, and understanding of the social and…

Discusses the purposes of resume books including public relations, on-campus recruiting, direct contact, and career counseling. Raises issues concerning the use of resume books, including the possible negative uses. Notes some guidelines for developing and using resume books. (RC)