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Promoting Your Department To High School Seniors, Jeremy H. Sarachan
Promoting Your Department To High School Seniors, Jeremy H. Sarachan
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Increasingly departments must take charge of their recruitment, but most academics are new to public relations and marketing. What are the best methods to reach high school students? Led by a media and communication chair, this discussion will revolve around best practices that are both affordable and easy to manage.
Applying Lessons From Athletic Recruitment To Faculty Searches, David M. Bellar, Peter Sheppard
Applying Lessons From Athletic Recruitment To Faculty Searches, David M. Bellar, Peter Sheppard
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
The presenter will share how lessons learned from recruiting intercollegiate athletes can be applied to faculty searches. The presentation will present information and examples for improving position announcements as well as interactions and negotiations with candidates to increase the likelihood of a quality hire.
Avoid Yet Another Search: Programs That Support A Diverse Faculty, Michael A. Mcpherson, Christy Crutsinger, Sean Jefferson, Debbie Rohwer
Avoid Yet Another Search: Programs That Support A Diverse Faculty, Michael A. Mcpherson, Christy Crutsinger, Sean Jefferson, Debbie Rohwer
Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings
Retaining quality faculty members is a critical issue in collegiate settings. This session will give background on retention, including (1) a video showcasing faculty diversity issues, (2) a case study application activity, and (3) a description of retention initiatives. The session will conclude with a synthesis activity wherein participants will develop a list of activities that can promote retention in their own settings.