Recruitment Strategies

This page includes a repository of strategies, programs, and reports related to the recruitment of teachers, something we also think about as activating the desire within many students to serve their communities in a meaningful way, with a special emphasis on recruiting for diversity. Specific characteristics of future teachers are listed when the resource specifically targets those populations. Resources can be filtered by population and/or type of resource.

Generally, these resources are available at no cost or through a subscription carried by CSU campus libraries.

View a list of barriers to teaching that have been used to address some of the real and perceived obstacles that teaching candidates face.

  • Math and Science Faculty Advising

    ​The departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics at CSUS have faculty who serve as single subject credential advisors. These faculty recruit and advise future teachers.​

    Population: Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Advising and mentoring, Promotion by non-ed faculty
    Submitted by: Sacramento State 

  • Math Camp for Credential Students

    ​Math Camp allows credentialed teachers to add a regular or foundational math credential to their existing multiple or single subject credential.

    Population: Math
    Strategy Type: Other
    Submitted by: Humboldt State 

  • Math Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Campus Website Content

    Fresno State's MSTI website describes upcoming workshops, financial incentives and pathways to math/science teaching, and news, information, and resources of interest/use to future and current teachers.

    Population: Community College, High School, Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Advising and mentoring, Financial assistance, Promotion by non-ed faculty, Social media
    Submitted by: CSU Fresno 

  • Math, Science, Teacher Initiative (MSTI) Scholarships

    The number of undergraduates applying for scholarships has tripled from 2012 to 2016, which is helping to increase enrollments in the science credential program and STEM teacher candidates pursuing bilingual authorization.

    Population: Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Advising and mentoring, Financial assistance
    Submitted by: CSU Fullerton 

  • Math/Science Ambassadors

    ​Math/Science Ambassadors – CSUF undergraduates are recruited and trained to work with learners of mathematics and science in high-need middle schools.

    Population: Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Early field experiences
    Submitted by: CSU Fullerton 

  • Math/Science Outreach Activities

    ​Outreach and Promotion: Social Media, Bling, Open Houses, etc. The MSTI Director promotes single subject math and science teacher pathways through presentations at various venues.

    Population: Community College, High School, Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Presentations, Social media, Special events
    Submitted by: CSU Fresno 

  • Math/Science Partnerships and Workshops

    As part of the CSULA partnership with the Stern Math and Science School (grades 9-12), which opened in 2006 and now housed on the Cal State L.A. campus, CSULA MSTI Team members provide professional development workshops and training for its faculty members.

    Population: High School, Math, Science
    Strategy Type: Professional conferences
    Submitted by: CSU Los Angeles 

  • Math/Science Recrutiment Events with K-12 Teachers

    ​Recruitment events featuring classroom teachers. Based on ideas learned from the Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTEP), we held several face-to-face recruitment events on campus in 2016-17.

    Population: Math, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Promotion by non-ed faculty, Recruitment fairs
    Submitted by: CSU Fullerton 

  • Mathematics Credential Pathway

    Using existing support and program elements, we have developed pathways for qualified undergraduates and credential candidates to obtain the foundation level math credential either as a stand-alone credential, or as an additional credential.​

    Population: Credential Student, Math, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Other
    Submitted by: Humboldt State 

  • Mathematics Education Career Advising

    ​Mathematics Education Career Advising - We advise those interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in secondary mathematics teaching. Multiple pathways explained. Entry to HSU and other CSU Campus credential programs supported. Additional certification information provided.​

    Population: Math, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Advising and mentoring
    Submitted by: Humboldt State 

  • Mentorships

    Pair future teachers with faculty mentors or TK-12 teachers to do informal mentoring.  Recruit mentor teachers who are willing to volunteer their time if stipends are not available.  Mentees can observe the mentor teacher (20 hours for the semester) and provide one-on-one mentoring outs

    Population: Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Other
    Submitted by: Aimee Nelson  anelson@fullerton.edu

  • MESA Partnership

    ​CSME works with the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program at SF State to send engineering and mathematics students from underrepresented groups to middle and high schools to tutor and help recruit students into careers in math and engineering, including math and sc

    Population: Math, Science, Undergraduate
    Strategy Type: Early field experiences
    Submitted by: San Francisco State