In the Fall of 1978, the American Association of School Administrators distributed a survey instrument to approximately 4,000 school district superintendents and school administrators nationwide. The instrument was designed to test these individuals' attitudes toward women as school district administrators. Two hundred of the individuals surveyed…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS 88 LISTINGS ON THE EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS. (HW)

What knowledge is of most worth to a president of a college or university? To answer this, a questionnaire containing 169 specific areas of knowledge within 14 general areas of knowledge was evaluated by college and university presidents. Areas evaluated are: worth of knowledge about administration, curriculum, faculty and staff, finance,…

Presents a description for the period 1933-1973 of directors of U.S. academic libraries that are members of the Association of Research Libraries, comparing earlier and present directors in terms of academic preparation, age, sex, and destination upon leaving a directorship. (Author)

The heavy demands of the dean's office require colleges to find exceptional individuals who can serve, advise, communicate, and lead--and in doing these things well enlist the support of many constituencies, including department chairmen. (DS)

Assumption of an administrative position by a coach need not be considered as a negative condition, but neither should it be assumed that greater leadership will automatically exist. The assumption or demonstration of leadership is more often dependent upon the individual and the situational variables. (Author/MJB)

Examines theories about the personal qualities a leader must possess. (IRT)

Provides examples of ways an administrator can transform his weaknesses into strengths. An administrator must know who he is and what his best style is. (Author/IRT)

Based on analysis of 31 management case studies, the authors conclude that managers who are consistent in the way they tackle day-to-day problems are likely to be much less successful than managers who analyze each situation individually and adjust their approach accordingly. (Author/JG)

A total of 417 midwestern vocational education administrators within area vocational technical schools and comprehensive high schools, junior and community colleges, universities and four-year institutions, and state departments of education were analyzed with regard to age, sex, salary, education, years of experience, and self-perceived role…

Indicates that key management positions in technology-based companies go to nontechnologists because many technologists are incompetent at management tasks. Discusses reasons for and issues related to this trend, suggesting that the United States look to French and Japanese approaches in building a new system of science/engineering management. (JN)

Principals, being persons of consequence, are bigwigs, says the author. He offers nine declarations (beatitudes) that he feels should be exhibited in the leadership style of the bigwigs in our nation's schools. (Editor/RK)

Author talked to the new Principal of Goldsmiths' College. (Editor/RK)

Describes the background of the Secretary of Defense, Harold Brown. (SL)

This study examined the personal values of elementary school administrators in Turkey. Data were collected from 104 principals and 254 assistant principals in elementary schools located in the borders of metropolitan Ankara. Information compiled included gender, level of education, job title, seniority, and level of adoption (using a scale of 0 to…