The basic task of recruiting teachers for continuing education programs is to identify a pool of qualified potential teachers. The development of a recruitment plan, a programming philosophy, and a timetable for implementation are important to the success of the staffing process. (Author/SK)

College and university business officers are encouraged to implement an endowment distribution method that increases the amount distributed by a fixed annual percentage based on asset mix, inflation, and expected return. Such a payout system provides a predictable, steadily increasing level of endowment income yet maintains the purchasing power of…

This handbook is published for compliance of all departmental personnel within Intercollegiate Athletics at the State University of New York, Brockport. The purpose of this document is to provide an opportunity for all line and staff personnel (and other interested administrators and Brockport Athletic Committee members) to become familiar with…

Offers administrators 15 guidelines for effective delegation, descriptions of 6 participatory decision making methods, and 5 procedures for problem solving. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of delegation and participation. (LFL)

This article notes that art education is suffering in the current financial crisis because it is erroneously viewed as (1) fun and, therefore, not educational and (2) geared toward only the artistically talented. Listed are 12 components identified by a state supervisor as common to successful school art programs. (SJL)

The advent of sophisticated copying equipment has enhanced the significance of the carbon copy in organizational communication. The authors discuss the carbon copy both as an information tool and as a political device in administration and give managers guidelines on its use. (SJL)

Lists specific ways that superintendents and principals can contribute to the effective functioning of the administrative group. Condensed from "Principal's Operational Briefing," June 1981, published by Croft-NEI, Waterford, Connecticut. (Editor/SJL)

Discusses seven important criteria of successful infant/toddler child care programs. Criteria include: (1) positive interpersonal relationships; (2) a sound philosophical base; (3) clear delineation of policies and procedures; (4) good staff selection, planning, and development; (5) feedback to parents; (6) a strong support base; and (7)…

Provides management suggestions for child care directors. Includes suggestions for criticizing colleagues, effective fundraising appeals, general fundraising, and techniques to motivate people. (RJC)

Administrative team management is the best way to provide direction and leadership to an individualistic group of professionals such as educators. Some suggestions to make management teams run smoothly are: (1) use the team to gather facts; (2) make sure the team works with the people (teachers, parents, and business people) who may be affected by…

This booklet describes the rationale, design, and structure for conferences organized for school principals. Drawing on the experiences of New York City's Community School District 2, it describes standards-based professional development for school leaders. It opens with a description of the District Network for Standards-Based Reform--a project…

Volunteers have needs, abilities, and desires of their own. The skilled and caring extension agent will use management and supervision principles to fully use all of those needs and abilities. (LRA)

This paper describes how various formal planning approaches were developed and applied at Pennsylvania State University. Phases (horizontal reduction, vertical reallocation, strategic planning, and strategic management) are identified as are principles including planning for change on the margins and continuity, providing for feedback, and…

This book is for administrators, aspiring administrators, and those who are interested in how schools operate on a day-to-day basis. Many principals will recognize the stressors that are described and that typify a shared-leadership school. Chapter 1 focuses on communication as the foundational skill for all principals, a skill that entails as…

Offers ten tips intended to help administrators make decisions and resolve conflicts. (Author/JM)