It was found that no personal characteristic of law school deans was a predictor of their leader behavior scores; however, several of the law school faculty members' personal characteristics and social distance factors (age, rank, Frequency or Intimacy of Contact) were positive predictors of their Consideration scores. (Author/LB)

Based on data from a nationally representative sample of 14,000 elementary school children, this study finds that principal behavior and attributes significantly influence individual student achievement. These results affirm major conclusions of recent case studies and claim that schools make a difference. (Includes 2 tables, 5 notes, and 30…

Describes a survey of 107 Ohio Catholic elementary school principals to investigate reasons for selecting the profession, assess their graduate school preparation, and identify skills they brought to the position. Love for children was the primary reason for entering education, while the majority became principals at the religious community's…

Surveyed 290 workers on job satisfaction and impressions of supervisors as a function of subject age, subject gender, supervisor sense of humor, and supervisor sexual humor. Subjects rating supervisors high in sense of humor reported higher job satisfaction and rated other supervisor qualities higher than did subjects rating supervisors low in…

This article reports the findings of the first phase of an investigation to help define and standardize office systems education. It also provides an historical overview of major curriculum development efforts in office systems from 1967 to the present and offers a general critique of those studies. (CT)

A study investigated the psychological attributes and preferences for organizational and project characteristics among project managers in educational research and development settings (research centers and regional laboratories). A major finding was that these project managers tend to be intuitive thinkers and focus more on research than on…

Effective principals establish clear goals and priorities, achieve a balance between task considerations and personal relationships, serve as role models, communicate high expectations, provide support and direction for change, and gain support of the community and higher administration. (SK)

Reports on a national survey of the approximately 400 ethnic minority trustees of community colleges in 1984. Responses from 113 trustees are summarized with respect to personal characteristics, opinions about effective trusteeship, and college role. (AYC)

Examines the role of the counselor in higher education in light of decreases in student enrollment. Discusses some of the changing roles and responsibilities of counselors and explores the counselors' transferable skills to administrative roles. (LLL)

The role of academic chairs was examined. The average interview lasted one hour and consisted of a preplanned list of questions covering the chair's background, goals, leadership experience and style, and sources of satisfaction and stress. (MLW)

Presents findings from a survey of continuing division heads in Texas colleges and univeristies conducted to determine their personal characteristics (e.g., age, sex, marital status, type and level of administrative experience, prior experience, mobility, and professional activities), professional characteristics (e.g., administrative/faculty…

A survey of 59 Missouri school boards that selected new superintendents for the 1984-85 school year revealed that the factors most significantly influencing selection decisions involved the candidates' self-presentation skills, the candidates' backgrounds as confirmed by references, and the candidates' interests in student achievement and district…

A literature review prefaces the report of a study in which the aspects of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction identified by 327 principals in Alberta, Canada are compared with the findings of Herzberg and others. Limited support for Herzberg's hypotheses is found and focal points for further research are noted. (MJL)

Among suggestions for success in the changing post of the assistant principalship is to bring to the job a dedication to learning, a belief in the purpose of education, and a friendly disposition. Assistant principals can counter job stress through collegiality, self-fulfillment in their job, self-analysis, and self-assessment. (MJL)

Reflects on the author's tasks, rewards, and difficulties associated with being a female in the role of chief academic affairs officer. Suggests that good and creditable performance over time, showing sensitivity as well as competence are needed to face the special concerns women face in this role. (JAC)