The authors evaluated the procedures designed to recruit qualified applicants from traditionally under-represented populations into a special education doctoral program. A review of the literature revealed that candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse populations were more likely to enroll in doctoral work when universities used…

Minority professionals serve as role models for minority children; however, a decline has occurred in the number of minority teachers over the past decade. In New Orleans, Louisiana, "Educators 2000," a cooperative effort between the schools, colleges, and the Urban League, focuses on recruiting students into education careers. (MLF)

Year after year, English-as-a-foreign-language (ESL) programs at Saudi universities are experiencing significant increases in student enrollment. The current staffing conditions do not accommodate the enrollment demands. ESL programs are having difficulties in retaining experienced native-speaking teachers and in hiring qualified substitute…