Proposes that the role of the secondary school assistant principal should be studied in terms of the dynamics of basic political conflicts in schools. When seen as a polity, the school site is full of disturbances that can potentially expand into conflicts; the assistant principals' typical function is to respond to these disturbances. (KH)

The history, status, and expectations of women in higher education are chronicled. It is suggested that as their opportunities expand, women in academe may experience a new renaissance of their ability and potential. Among the issues addressed are new career oaths and administrator networks. (LBH)

This report addresses the main issues of reform for intercollegiate athletics and suggests solutions. The first chapter introduces the core of the report's interest: the place of athletics on the nation's campuses and the imperative to place the well-being of the student-athlete at the forefront of the concerns. The second chapter presents…

The departure of the University of North Carolina's able and powerful president, William P. Friday, has prompted much debate about the structure and governance of the university system and its relationship to the state legislature. (MSE)