Leadership is the art of influencing others to want to do what the leader wants done. Leaders have good listening skills and are (1) fair, (2) goal-oriented, (3) good directors, (4) able to evaluate others, (5) responsible, and (6) skilled. (CH)

Discusses coleadership of citizens' groups, groups for teaching and training, and work groups in general, addressing advantages and disadvantages. Presents D-R model of coleadership, designed to facilitate positive interactions between coleaders, thereby enhancing group work skills. The model focuses on five sequential yet overlapping processes:…

Discusses major threats to the world's environment (nuclear war, population growth, poverty, energy abuse, and toxic wastes). Indicating that world leaders are lacking in competence and the will to face these long-range global issues, offers suggestions to these leaders and others in resolving global environmental issues. (JN)

Consists of eight articles on the theme of agricultural education in the political process. Topics include (1) involvement and integrity, (2) grassroots lobbying, (3) why be involved, (4) role of instructors, (5) state-level involvement, (6) communicating with legislators, (7) influencing legislation, and (8) role of the National Council for…

Presents a model for training assertion group leaders which includes a short-term workshop, ongoing supervision, and graduated levels of leadership responsibility. The model was tested on a group of counseling graduate students. The format and content of the workshop is outlined as well as selection guidelines for participants. (JAC)

Group gestalt therapy in which the leader facilitates the development of helping capacity in group members is described. The general characteristics of this approach are discussed and ground rules concerning leader and member behaviors are suggested. (RC)

Although there has been unquestionable progress in developing a Hispanic presence in higher education during the last 20 years, the situation facing the Hispanic community today is one of actual deterioration in educational gains. In reviewing the educational status of this group, it becomes evident that the issue of Hispanic postsecondary…

Discusses the evolving federal role in education and relates it to the New Federalism. He sees government as having five roles in relation to education. They involve protection of civil rights; leadership, advocacy, and constructive criticism; educational research and development; capacity building; and strengthening of research capabilities. (CT)

The article discusses the benefits of teacher leader programs and outlines a schemata for a program of professional development for teacher leaders. The knowledge domain of a teacher leader program, such as local district needs and interpersonal development, is described. (JL)

Presents a macro, integrative theory of leadership. Emphasizes the role of the leader in assessing the deficiencies in the follower's abilities, motivation, role perception or environmental conditions and in taking action to alleviate deficiencies. Determinants of leader behavior and environmental influence are also central to the theory. (Author)

Provides a conceptual model developed to unify the spectrum of task-, socio-, and psycho-group processes used by guidance and counseling personnel. Describes a structure for group leaders to follow within their various group modalities using four distinguishing variables: objective, size, leader behavior, and member behavior and expectations.…

Analyzes the assistant principalship in terms of socialization, the enculturation process, and the actual work activity of assistant principals. Training and work of assistant principals should be restructured to avoid a trend toward development of a custodial, non-risk taking, noninstructional leader orientation. (PS)

Using the author's own experience as a model, highlights the inner workings and racial dynamics in the teacher's union and offers some perspective on the role of Black teachers in the process. Black teachers must push for a share in the governance of their unions. (BJV)

Presents a brief overview of the literature on Hispanic groups, describes a conceptual framework for examining value orientations within the Hispanic culture, and presents a series of recommendations for group leaders interested in developing Hispanic groups. (Author)

Explores Sea Grant's vision and role in the education of an informed citizenry. Argues that Sea Grant will need to consider education more explicitly in its strategic thinking, develop innovative approaches and technologies for delivery of education, and work closely with educators themselves in more productive collaboration. (PVD)