Surveyed 245 employers to examine hiring market for college graduates. Found that companies planned to increase hiring and to increase starting salaries slightly. Companies also identified characteristics they found desirable in potential employees, including proficiency in the field of study, communication skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork,…

Organizations can improve success in hiring or placing change agents by emphasizing needed competencies, confirming credentials, establishing contracts, and ensuring that change agents speak the organization's language and are flexible and focused on objectives. (SK)

The effectiveness of the collaborative Nursing 2000 model in promoting nursing careers was evaluated through a survey of 1,598 nursing students (637 responses). Most effective techniques were the "shadow a nurse" program, publications, classroom and community presentations, and career-counseling telephone calls. (SK)

Describes four organizations that have successfully planned and executed several partnering activities that have resulted in an increase in the enrollment and retention of students, particularly women and minority undergraduates. (Author/CCM)

States that similarities between education and other services may not be sufficient to conclude that services marketing methods can be easily transferred to all markets in higher education. Article identifies and discusses why higher education marketing is a particular challenge. Suggests that understanding these challenges can help in making…

A study of 52 volunteer mentors of single parents found that 24 of the 30 successful mentors had higher education levels; 20 had social work or training background; 11 successful and 12 unsuccessful mentors had altruistic motives; 19 successful and 3 unsuccessful mentors had career motives; 6 who were motivated by personal experiences were…

Uses a chain metaphor for describing mentoring, a nurturing process in which an accomplished professional serves as role model, sponsor, master teacher, and career counselor for a promising novice. Suggests that more mentors are needed to encourage others to become or remain technology education teachers. (JOW)

A survey of 60 engineering students at the University of the Pacific found that 55, including most of the international students, considered the mandatory cooperative education program important or very important in choosing the school. A survey of prospective students indicated that the mandatory program was not an enrollment deterrent. (SK)

Review of research on employee relocation in the United Kingdom and North America identified barriers to relocation and types of personal and financial support provided by organizations. Force-field analysis assessed the relationship between barriers and organizational interventions, particularly in UK local government agencies. (SK)

The recruitment budgeting cycle (RBC) places teacher-recruitment activities on a more systematic, professional plane. RBC action steps include reviewing and updating recruitment goals and activities, identifying the previous year's activities, defining outcome criteria for determining cost effectiveness, ranking activity costs, evaluating…

A board vice-chair describes Portland (Oregon) School District's year-long search for a new superintendent after a burnt-out incumbent decamped in September. The board hired a utilities executive stand-in, then ran enticing advertisements, encountered media problems, assembled a list of 19 candidates that rapidly deteriorated, visited two…

Discusses the effectiveness of the World Wide Web as a tool for recruiting employees. Suggests that most firms use several methods for filling their labor and talent needs including employee referrals. Indicates that about 17 percent of successful employee searches are made via the Web compared to other methods. (JOW)

Discusses how faculty job openings at community colleges are on the rise at the same time higher education faces budget constraints, but that recruits must be mindful of such schools' missions. (EV)

A survey of job applicants and examination of recruitment processes conducted at nine universities indicated that applicants' attraction to an employer was influenced by familiarity with the firm and the social context. No differences in perceptions of organizational attributes or attraction to the firm appeared between those who had and had not…

The enrollment rate of minority students is soaring and the shortage of minority teachers is a grave concern. Programs in Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina are attempting to combat the problem. (JOW)