Recruiting

The Impact of the Absence of Affirmative Action on Staffing in College Admissions

July 1, 2023Higher Education, Improving Your School Workplace, Recruiting, ,

Affirmative action, which aimed to promote diversity and equal opportunity in college admissions, has undergone legal challenges and changes over time. In recent years, affirmative action policies have faced significant scrutiny, resulting in some instances of it being discontinued or altered. The absence of affirmative action in college admissions can have implications for staffing at colleges, including both challenges and potential opportunities. In this article, we will explore these impacts and highlight potential opportunities that may arise.

Challenges in Staffing

Without affirmative action policies in college admissions, colleges may face challenges in recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. Affirmative action...

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6 Tips to Improve Your Resume and Improve the Odds

May 1, 2023Higher Education, Recruiting, Resume Tip, ,

If you're being recruited for a college job, here are six resume tips that can help improve your odds of being the best fit for the position: Tailor your resume to the position: Review the job description and requirements carefully and tailor your resume to highlight the skills and experiences that align with the job. This can demonstrate to the recruiter that you have the necessary qualifications and experience for the position. With a recruiter involved, you can get some great insight on the position and requirements. Showcase your accomplishments: Use your resume to highlight specific accomplishments that demonstrate your...

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Advantages of Experience: Being Recruited as a Veteran Higher-Ed Executive

April 15, 2023Higher Education, Recruiting, Tip of the Day, , ,

Being an experienced higher education executive can make you more marketable to new positions or other opportunities with other colleges or universities. Here are five reasons why:

1. Demonstrated Success

As an experienced executive in higher education, you have likely achieved a track record of success in your role, demonstrating the ability to lead and manage teams, and achieve organizational goals. This track record of success can be an attractive selling point to other institutions who are seeking experienced leaders with a proven track record of success.

2. Knowledge and Expertise

Your experience in higher education has likely given you a depth of knowledge...

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The Benefits of Relocating for a Job: Why You Should Consider It

April 1, 2023Higher Education, Recruiting, Tip of the Day, , ,

Relocating for a better position in higher education, such as a job at a college or university, can be a worthwhile decision for several reasons.

1. Relocating can open up new opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Moving to a new institution can allow for exposure to new perspectives, approaches, and technologies, and can provide opportunities to work with new colleagues and mentors. This can help individuals to develop new skills and expand their professional networks, ultimately increasing their marketability and long-term career prospects.

2. Relocation can offer better compensation and benefits packages.

Higher education institutions often offer competitive salaries and benefits, including health...

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Degree or Experience? What Makes A Better Teaching Candidate?

March 15, 2023Higher Education, Recruiting, ,

It is a question that employers, recruiters, and hiring managers are being asked more and more: What makes a better teaching candidate - one with an academic degree or one with extensive experience in the field? It is a tricky question to answer as both have their own advantages. The answer may depend on what kind of institution you are looking to fill and the specific needs of your students. In this article, we will discuss some of the key factors that should be considered when deciding between degree-holding teachers versus experienced professionals. We will also examine how each type of...

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Recruiting A College President: 4 Traits of Modern Leaders

February 15, 2023Higher Education, Improving Your School Workplace, Recruiting,

Leading a higher education institution is no easy feat, and the success of any college or university hinges on the president's leadership. It takes an individual with vision and strategic foresight to take an educational institution into its future. But what traits make for a successful modern-day college president? When recruiting a college president, one must understand the qualities that make an effective and successful leader.

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How To Improve Your Odds Of Finding The Right University Staff

February 1, 2023Higher Education, Improving Your School Workplace, Recruiting,

Finding the right university staff is crucial to the success of any university. With the increased competition among universities, it can be difficult for a school to recruit and retain top-notch personnel. According to the U.S. Department of Education, universities must ensure that the staff they hire is qualified and experienced enough to meet their needs; this is where recruiting firms come in.

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The Teacher Retention Crisis: How School Districts Can Stop the Bleeding

January 15, 2023Higher Education, Improving Your School Workplace, Recruiting, ,

Over the past decade, school districts across the country have been suffering from an alarming teacher turnover rate. In fact, according to a recent study, over half of all teachers leave their job within the first five years. This is a huge problem, costing school districts millions of dollars annually. So, what can be done about it?

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Breaking Down Barriers: Diversifying Your Teacher Recruitment Pipeline

January 2, 2023Higher Education, Improving Your School Workplace, Recruiting, ,

It's no secret that the teaching profession is in dire need of more diversity. A recent study by the National Education Association found that while students of color now make up a majority of public school students, they are still woefully underrepresented among teachers. This lack of diversity not only hurts students but also harms teacher recruitment and retention efforts. So how can we break down these barriers and diversify our teacher recruitment pipeline? In this article, we will discuss some strategies that you can use to attract more diverse candidates to your program.

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Why Promoting Equity & Inclusion in Teacher Recruitment is Essential

December 15, 2022Higher Education, Recruiting, ,

Recruitment diversity is a concept that encompasses more than we sometimes realize. It goes beyond race, gender, and disability to also include socioeconomic background, student experience in the classroom, cultural understanding of education and its purpose, and much more.

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