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  Better Search Committees Training Seminars - Fall 2011
Better Search Commitees Training Seminars will be held in Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, Boston, Hartford, and Albany, New York, Fall 2011. 
  Diversity Bibliography
Here is a list or resources all designed to assist search committees in colleges and universities with recruiting and selecting minority candidates
  Diversity, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Inclusion Statements
Every organization should state in a positive manner how it views diversity by placing a statement on its website, in its publications, and in its advertisements for vacant positions.  They should do so, not as a legal requirement, but as a statement of values and beliefs.
  Portfolios
Portfolios are a very useful screening method designed to ascertain the degree to which a candidate is qualified for a position.  Since the portfolio is a collection of past work, it is one of the best indicators of the quality of work a candidate can produced as well as an indicator of their potential contributions.
  Telephone Screening
Telephone screening involves clarifying or gathering additional information about a candidate to be used to determine whether you will invite the candidate to participate in an interview, either by phone for a telephone interview or in-person on campus. 
  Meeting Planners
On nearly every campus there is a person or office that handles special events.  The professionals who manage this office are experts and holding and hosting events.  A smart search committee solicits their advice and assistance as necessary for hosting candidates for on-campus interviews.
  Product Review - Interview Exchange
Interview Exchange: Interview Exchange is an innovative applicant tracking system.  It is faculty friendly and versatile.  The best feature of this remarkable tool is that applicants can apply for a vacant position in less than two minutes.  Most applicant tracking system require professionals to spend 15 minutes completing a detailed application only to then upload a resume with the exact same information.
  Position Profile - Prospectus - Specification
A position profile is a long and detailed position vacancy announcement that is not designd to published, but yet distributed to potential applicants.  It typically a promotional tool designed to give potential insight into the organization, its operations, and its environment.  Most often, position profiles are posted on a website or mailed to prospective applicants.  They are only typically used for senior executive positions. 
  Position Announcement
Position Announcements are printed or electronic flyers and brochures of various lengths that provide detailed information about an opening, the company where it is located, and the type candidate sought.
  Diversity/Equal Opportunity Brief for Committees
Prior to commencing a search, it is prudent to provide each search committee with a brief on diversity and equal opportunity to equip them with knowledge of the common pitfalls of organizations failing to conduct an inclusive search.  Stereotyping, unintentional bias, and other unconscious acts can sometimes derail good intentions.  This training helps committees recruit and select with retention, diversity, and fit in mind.
 
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