May 15, 2005

Technical staffing problems in distance ed programs-- usually not having enough positions or finding good talent hard to attract and retain -- figure prominently in most annual “hot issues” lists. When the national economy is in poor condition, academics generally do a little better in recruitment, but the topic never goes away to stay. But not all groups are equally staffed for the positions they do have. There is no escaping the fact that a strong staff is the product of strong individual hires -- though good management and development are essential, too.

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