Looking in all the wrong places: one solution to improving diversity in the officer corps

Article Abstract:

The Marine Corps competes on college campuses for officer candidate recruits, although most college students already have careers planned. It would be more productive if the recuriting teams concentrated on high schools, and if scholarship programs were offered.

Recruiting

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Making it happen; here is an idea that focuses on helping the Marine Corps Recruiting Command in attracting future Marines

Article Abstract:

Marine Corps recuriters, speaking to middle school students, could emphasize the topic of personal and career goal setting. The topic would be welcome and useful, and it would leave a favorable impression with the students.

Influence, Goal setting, Public speaking

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Marine green; an argument against past policy and prediction for future success in achieving diversity among Marine officers

Article Abstract:

The Marine Corps set out to achieve certain standards of diversity in its Officer Corps by the year 2003. The program met with several setbacks, but an increase in diversity has been achieved, and lessons learned.

Social policy

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