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Attracting the Right Ph.D. Students to the University of Florida's History Department

The University of Florida's History Department faced challenges in attracting Ph.D. students. Historically dominated by a few faculty members, the department expanded its capacity between 1990 and 2005. To improve recruitment, a new strategy emphasized thematic fields of study that cross geographic boundaries, enhanced web presence to showcase faculty strengths, and established a rapid response system for inquiries. As a result, applicant numbers surged, particularly in new areas of focus such as European History, demonstrating a more directed interest from prospective students.

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Attracting the Right Ph.D. Students to the University of Florida's History Department

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  1. Attracting the “Right” Students University of Florida, Department of History

  2. The Problem • The end of the “star” system? • Between 1990 and 2005, two faculty trained 33 of 70 Ph.D. students • By 2006, a broader capacity to train Ph.D. students among History faculty • How to promote the shared strengths of this faculty to potential applicants?

  3. A Newer Approach • Encourage the development of thematic fields of study, running across geographic fields • Encourage and support faculty recruiting efforts • Rapid response system for inquiries • Enhance the web presentation of shared areas of strength

  4. On the Web • Each broad area of study, such as American History, highlights specific areas of strength • 19th Century and Civil War Era • Florida History • Crime, Law and Society • Gender • American South • Environmental

  5. Information Points • Description of the field • Current Ph.D. students and topics • Recent Ph.D. recipients • Faculty profiles • Institutional resources

  6. Results? • Number of applicants has increased: 104 in 2003, 95 in 2005, 91 in 2006, and 130+ in 2007 • Increases in “newer” areas of strength, such as European History • Applicants appear to be more directed • Specific citations of faculty/faculty work • Applicants appear to be using the web • References in applications and inquiries

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