THE RURBAN FRINGE

Overseas Recruiting for Rural Schools

To battle declining student enrolment and loss of their small school, one New York community (in the state, not the city) has turned to recruiting international students to its rural school.
Located in a valley in the Adirondack mountain range, the community of Newcomb has a year-round population of just 450.  But by successfully recruiting overseas [...]

Rural Doctor Attraction Requires Creativity, Tenacity

In Canada and the US, recruiting and retaining physicans in rural areas is a major, ongoing challenge.
With factors such as population growth, aging, and other issues affecting physician numbers, simply educating more doctors won’t fill this widening gap, complex changes (such as improving health care delivery models and systems) are needed, as are creative strategies which [...]

Volunteer Power Tool – A Basic Recruitment Plan

April 19-25, 2009 saw the promotion and celebration of National Volunteer Week in Canada, recognizing the contribution of thousands of volunteers who support worthy programs and services across the country.
I volunteer.  Along with almost 12 million other Canadians – 45% of the population – we agree that making a positive contribution to our communities is an [...]