This investigation used the 7 P's Service Marketing Mix (i.e., product, price, place, promotion, people, physical evidence, and processes) to review development and recruitment strategies of special education alternative teacher preparation programs. Articles published between 1997 and 2018 were reviewed to identify alternative teacher preparation…

The current theories relating to international student transition have largely tended to concentrate on "what is" to be adapted. This research contributes to the pedagogic literature examining "how" the transition is made by international postgraduate students. Using data from 20 qualitative in-depth interviews in conjunction…

A literature review and mail survey suggests that while many colleges and universities are promoting and selling themselves, very few are professionally managing marketing activities. (MSE)

A guide to developing a college marketing plan defines key marketing terms, outlines the development of a plan (including institutional analysis, market research, strategy formation and execution, and program evaluation), and provides a list of important principles with which to operate a program. (MSE)

In this article, the authors describe the use of an experiential team-based project in a capstone marketing management course. In the project, students worked with the university administration to develop a marketing plan for the Admissions Office's Tour Guide Program. The authors discuss why such marketing activities are important to colleges and…

A college marketing model consisting of several strategies and contingency plans for decision-making under difficult conditions is outlined. The plan provides for orderly transition from one marketing stage to the next logical stage, allowing some control over both internal and external environments, and providing insight into the delicate…

A study assessed the market orientation of the executive Master's in Business Administration (MBA) program at Saint Joseph's University (Pennsylvania) in terms of 12 skills and knowledge areas that reflect effective managerial performance and the student-executives' perceptions of program strengths and weaknesses in delivering these skills.…

A description and discussion of a university market penetration plan looks at problems and opportunities related to market selection, establishment of performance objectives, timing, use of human resources, developing a promotional plan and activities, doing a market survey, garnering alumni support, using the media, and using college-community…

A plan for college market penetration that has been successful in increasing the applicant pool for one institution is outlined and discussed. It includes development of performance objectives, a schedule, a promotional plan, market survey, and promotional activities including alumni, media, and other community resources. (MSE)

This book examines Learning-in-Retirement (LIR) programs in which the participants determine their own curricula, teach their own courses, administer and market the program, and engage in self-governance under the aegis of a local college or university. It also provides a description of the issues involved in creating and maintaining a successful…

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to college activities associated with the implementation of General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs) in Britain. Part A addresses GNVQ curriculum planning and management at the college level. This part includes the following sections: description of the context; questions that need to be…

Describes the extent and nature of the movement to restructure the master's degree in business administration (MBA) to meet current market needs, based on results of a national survey of accredited programs. Concludes that restructured programs offer unique opportunities to market the programs to different segments of the graduate business school…

The materials, visuals to accompany a presentation on development of workplace literacy programs, include: a definition of workplace literacy; flow chart for basic skills program development; definition of workplace education needs assessment; list of topics for interviewing trainers, supervisors, management personnel/HR, safety, union/labor…

A survey of 222 doctoral business students from private and public universities found 10 of 52 criteria important in selection of doctoral institution: programs, academic reputation, degree marketability, faculty contact time, accreditations, assistantship/campus employment, financial aid, placement reputation, completion time, and library size.…

This handbook for school administrators and cooperative education coordinators describes State of New York cooperative occupational education programs. It is divided into three sections that focus on program administration, program organization, and program operation. Section 1, Program Administration, presents a philosophy of cooperative…