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Scientific Methods.
Yoe, Mary Ruth – Currents, 1986
Some basic tips on writing periodical articles about research are provided: (1) learn to work with scientists and (2) ask for appropriate background material before an interview. Research questions, interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and verifying results are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Interviews, Periodicals, Researchers
Means, Motive, & Opportunity.
Gauly, Stephen K. – Currents, 1999
Development officers at DePauw University (Indiana) use a structured, five-section, face-to-face interview process to assess prospective donors' ability to give and interest in giving, which then determines how the institution offers them the opportunity to support it. A step-by-step outline of the interview process is provided, as are answers to…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Attitudes, College Administration, Donors
Fire When Ready.
Pokrass, Richard J. – Currents, 1986
There are ways to fire an unproductive volunteer and still do minimal damage to both the volunteer and the alumni association, but an ounce of prevention is advocated. Some types of volunteers that might cause problems are identified and advice on what to do when dismissing a volunteer is provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, Dismissal (Personnel), Guides, Higher Education
Smooth Talk.
Brady, John – Currents, 1990
Interviewing for campus publications is discussed. Ten tips for conducting successful interviews are presented including: bend and grovel if need be to get an interview, sidestep the word interview, always be early for an interview, use a tape recorder, and get anecdotes. (MLW)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Interviews
Both Sides of the Desk.
Ast, Steven T. – Currents, 1992
Whether offering a job in fundraising or seeking one, participants in the employment interview should follow similar strategies: planning the interview; researching the institution and employer or the candidate; asking the right questions; observing the response carefully; and listening to the questions and answers. Proper preparation increases…
Descriptors: Fund Raising, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Interviews
Step Up to the Mike.
Grider, Lisa – Currents, 1999
A media training program conducted for faculty and administrators at Seton Hall University (New Jersey) is described. The program has helped participants become more confident in speaking to media, enhanced the university's visibility, and built campus confidence in the public relations staff. Suggestions are made for selecting the target audience…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Get Set for Media Training.
Simpson, Kristen – Currents, 1997
College public relations and institutional development offices can provide media training for faculty to master interviews. Methods include providing portable media manuals to faculty, conducting workshops, providing seminars on media communication during a crisis, having journalists coach faculty, creating a section for faculty and staff on the…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Communication Skills, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Getting It down to a Science.
Yoe, Mary Ruth – Currents, 1992
The editor of a university magazine offers observations about writing and editing science-related articles, focusing on eliciting information during the interview with the researcher, deciding what to write and how to organize it, and rules for self-editing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Editing, Higher Education, Interviews, Language Usage
The Editor and the Fund Raiser: Partners or Adversaries?
Collins, Walt; Hincker, Lawrence; Yoe, Mary Ruth; Loyless, Darrell – Currents, 1999
In a panel format, experienced college publications editors and development professionals discussed their responses to three scenarios describing clashes between alumni magazine staff and development officers: writing donor profiles; reporting negative campus news; and publishing campaign materials in the alumni magazine. Excerpts of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Alumni, College Administration, Donors
The Toughest Interview: How to Survive a Q&A with Your CEO.
Brady, John – Currents, 1995
Suggestions are offered to the college alumni editor for making an interview with the institution's chief executive officer (CEO) easier and more productive. Recommendations stress the importance of attitude, punctuality, preparation, use of listening skills, and professional demeanor. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Alumni Associations, College Administration