Reasons for low participation of African-American subjects in research include social injustice, education, economics, and cultural differences. Case study of 80 African-American participants in a language comprehension study yielded strategies for effective recruitment: invite individuals as participants, not subjects; include families; use a…

Labor strategies of eight enterprises in Shanghai and Beijing were profiled. Changes in national policy had created a highly competitive market. High skill requirements of jobs and shortages of skilled labor meant companies emphasized internal employee development over recruitment. However, they lacked strategies for retaining trained employees.…

Recent solutions to the nursing faculty shortage (expanded certification programs, aggressive recruitment, delayed retirement) have had some success. New solutions might include fast-track bachelor-to-doctorate curricula, recruitment of advanced practice nurses, image enhancement, national certification, and linking of the faculty and nurse…

Today's college students may be the "digital generation," but many have less regard for electronic recruitment tools than staffing professionals might believe. This article illustrates the gap between conventional wisdom regarding the use of high-tech recruitment tools and the stated preferences and perceptions of surveyed members of the Class of…

Presents a summary of an earlier monograph on the recruitment and retention of older ethnic minority individuals. Findings suggest that recruitment and retention success occurs when there is a match between the goals of the ethnic minority communities and the research community. (Contains 10 references and 3 tables.) (GCP)

Discusses how this Arab emirate is offering millions of dollars for a few U.S. colleges to open campuses there. (EV)

Guidelines are provided to help coaches counsel high school athletes about college selection and admissions. The needs of both the average and the exceptional athlete are considered. A checklist for student use in rating colleges and a coach's counseling checklist are included, as well as a resource list. (IAH)

The data from this study of Presidential Management Interns from 1978 through 1984 classes confirm that the program has been successful in recruiting talented people to federal service. Some problem of retention remains primarily because of interns' disenchantment with the bureaucracy. (Author)

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)

Describes Denver Public Schools' response to the teacher recruitment dilemma, especially for attracting minority candidates. The Colorado district has formed a cooperative partnership with colleges and universities that identifies potential teachers from the student population. The model's five stages are explained. (MLH)

To ensure an adequate number of professionals in home economics education, recruitment strategies must be determined. This paper reviews studies that identify the factors involved in a home economics career decision. Suggestions for recruiting home economics majors, particularly home economics education majors, are given. (Author/CH)

Recruiting programs aimed at the spouses of potential faculty members are becoming more common at universities and colleges. Among the reasons most frequently cited for this phenomenon are: there are more dual-career couples; more women are attending graduate school, raising the likelihood of academic marriages; and competition for faculty. (MLW)

New trustees who begin their board service with incomplete explanations or unrealistic expectations might find their tenure unsatisfying. After hearing the unvarnished truth-in-expectation, the new trustee will walk into the board relationship with eyes wide open. (MLW)

In response to major concern among employers today, identification of potential minority recruits, presents statistical report on minorities in higher education. Because of special interest in locating minority engineering recruits, minority participation in engineering education is highlighted. Discusses problems of obtaining information on…

The superintendent search consultant is employed by the board of education and must always act in the board's best interest. Boards want consultants to be friendly and courteous, provide information, and foster an aura of good feeling with candidates and the board. Candidates should receive accurate information, selection criteria briefings,…