Describes how a small college, in the face of an outdated image as a teacher's college, has aggressively sought to place its business graduates in jobs. Several techniques for attracting college recruiters are described. (Author)

One small college found that recruiting interviews need not be conducted in person in order to be effective. They use the telephone and agree that it's "the next best thing to being there." (Author)

While the responsibilities of career planning and placement are rapidly increasing, staff size often remains the same. In answer to this problem, two small liberal arts colleges have developed a cooperative program resulting in more time for student and employer services. (Author)

An earlier article (not included in this journal) described the how's and why's of preselection of interviewees at Penn State. In this article, the authors discuss their observations when preselection was used as an integral part of the on-campus interviewing. (Author)

If you're tired of facing students who have been waiting five hours to sign up for an interview, consider this method of scheduling. (Author)

Describes how one software package can make a big difference in the effectiveness of a placement program. (Author)

Describes a placement office which needed computer service but couldn't justify a complicated system. Presents a means which was found to eliminate tedious handling of data. (Author)

Suggests that placement, like cooperative education, can function better in academic affairs rather than student affairs. Describes the combination of the two departments at the University of South Florida and discusses advantages and disadvantages of a combined program. (JAC)

Trying to place those students who are not the "cream of the crop" can really challenge a placement counselor's ingenuity and skills. (Author)

The separation between work and education is common to many liberal arts institutions. One such institution is fighting this concept by offering career experiences outside the academic environment. (Author)

Determination and preserverance proved to be the winning ingredients when New Jersey colleges confronted the government for allocation of funds. (Author)

Describes a university placement report and its use in advising students about selecting a major. The report is a valuable resource in determining employment opportunities and salary ranges as well as geographical distribution of graduates. (JAC)

One key to a hopeful future for American Indians lies in increased awareness among employers and career counselors. This article describes several programs the authors have found successful in bringing American Indians and personnel representatives together. (Author/HMV)

A little research pinpointed the reasons behind a successful short-term program designed to improve interviewing techniques. (Author)

A placement office tries to help liberal arts graduates out of the frustrating dilemma of having been educated to deal with society's broader problems, but being bypassed by recruiters seeking only technical graduates. (Author)