A general summary of NCAA rules and regulations in easy-to-read form is provided for prospective student-athletes, high schools and junior college officials, representatives of NCAA member institutions, and other interested individuals. These guidelines relate primarily to recruiting, eligibility, transfering, and financial aid. (Author/MLW)

The Holmes Group proposals for reforming teacher education are evaluated by looking at the effects on teacher knowledge and competence, attraction and retention of talented teachers, organization of schools and the teaching profession, and cost effectiveness. (MT)

Discusses the current problems of status and recruitment in secondary vocational education. Presents possible future scenarios that could result in increased demand for trained high school graduates. Enumerates the tasks necessary to improve the field's status and recruitment success. (CH)

Those in the profession of college admissions counseling worry about student "numbers," filling dormitories, academic quality, diversity, athletes, alumni legacies, etc. A perplexing development of the 1980s is the bidding war over financial aid and merit scholarships. The life of an admissions officer is described. (MLW)

Investigated the accuracy with which personnel recruiters perceive specific reward preferences of new college graduates and the effect of recruiter experiences on perceptual accuracy. Results indicated significant differences on 11 job characteristics. Although recruitment specialization did not influence accuracy, experience did, with less…

A study examined the affirmative action strategies used by organizations (educational institutions, government agencies, and private companies) to recruit, select, retain, and promote racial minorities. Compared to private companies, educational and governmental bodies tend to use a broader range of methods, and they are more willing to share…

The role the student affairs personnel can play to promote a genuine commitment to racially integrating the campus environment is outlined. (Author)

Results of a national survey of two- and four-year colleges concerning their policies and procedures for nonfaculty personnel recruitment and advertising are reported. A list of participating institutions and the survey instrument and cover letter are included. (MSE)

Educators must shoulder the responsibility for identifying and admitting highly qualified students into teacher education programs. Several strategies for recruiting the most capable students into teacher education programs are described. (MT)

This article discusses some of the recruitment issues and practices among universities and corporations, focusing mainly on positions. The term positioning refers to the articulation of marketing communications to create a reputation for the university graduates in the job market, specifically toward groups of corporations. (CT)

Describes the use of an assessment center in evaluating candidates during a search for a new superintendent. Includes a brief article that points out the problems in using assessment centers for hiring evaluations. (MD)

This essay on education for special librarianship discusses need for dialog between library educators and special librarians, recruitment for library field and library education, library school faculty recruitment and curriculum design, and the education of special librarians. Ten references are included. (EJS)

Examined the simultaneous impact of job attributes and recruiting practices on the likelihood of job acceptance by graduating college students (N=200). Results indicated that job attributes but not recruiting practices influenced the likelihood of job acceptance. (LLL)

Analyzed inducements offered in brochures advertising the volunteer army. Found that (1) the appeals focused on education benefits, military/civilian job training, and economic incentives and (2) few appeals featured the intrinsic satisfactions of military service. Considers the implications in terms of recruitment and retention problems. (PD)

When new marketing strategies were adopted at Elizabethtown College, publications were seen as a good starting point for planning. Revamping publications led to the development of a publications flow system that in turn led to a communications flow system to schedule all mailings and telephone contacts. (MLW)