Strategic planning for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education includes creation of an information system, establishment of local chapters, emphasis on professional development, improvement of minority-group representation, review of governance, development of a marketing plan, expansion of public support of education, and adaptation…

College and university advancement managers offer these keys to motivating employees: open communication, acknowledgement of management style, team building, encouragement of innovation, spreading opportunities broadly, promoting personal growth, creating reward systems, evaluating fairly, and strong leadership. (MSE)

It is proposed that, to keep editors of institutional publications happy, their supervisors use such techniques as productive communication in both individual and group sessions; recognition of achievements; setting goals and objectives for individual and professional development; and sensitivity to needs for support of various kinds. (MSE)

Thirty colloquium participants, representing campus practitioners and external constituencies, examined the institutional advancement profession at a CASE conference and offered recommendations for its future course. Proposals for ethics, research and scholarship, and professional development are presented. (Author/MLW)

An informal survey identified qualities that make a good mentor. Some traits mentioned repeatedly as being important include: unselfishness, leading by example, setting high ethical standards, being a cheerleader, being a critic, challenging people to be their best, and honesty. (MLW)

A variety of internship programs in college advancement offices around the country illustrate the range of possibilities for field training and recruitment of minorities. Programs target working professionals, college students, and recent graduates. Ten factors felt to be significant to program success are outlined. (MSE)

Mentoring as a continuum--a patchwork of different contacts that one makes over a lifetime--is described. Six kinds of mentors are identified: the recognizer, teacher, counselor, role model, intervenor, and sponsor. Tips to attract a mentor are provided. (MLW)

Four college advancement professionals who have been at their present institutions for many years describe their strategies for professional renewal. These include creating variety on the job, using out-of-town trips for a change of pace, and using normal changes in the job over time to keep the work interesting. (MSE)

Council for Advancement and Support of Education minority member representatives listed in a CASE Membership Directory were surveyed. Information on job titles, job responsibilities, career preparation, professional development, salaries, factors affecting salary, and salary differences by sex was collected. (MLW)

Ways in which colleges and high schools can form partnerships and make the most of the benefits for both partners are discussed. The Coalition of Essential Schools, a school/college collaboration, is described. A collaboration at Brooklyn's Adelphi Academy is discussed. (MLW)