A study was undertaken to develop a profile of department and division chairs appointed during the 1995-96 academic year in Texas institutions of higher education. Survey results were used to determine chairs' perceptions of the transition process into their new roles and to find methods to facilitate that transition. Questionnaires were…

This study assessed teachers' perceptions of school principals, examining how teachers perceived their principals in demonstrating delegation and relationships skills. Principals were categorized according to various demographic variables, and data were examined to identify principals perceived as exhibiting stronger delegation and relationships…

The performance skills of school principals have an enormous impact on the learning of students in their schools. Two questions principals must ask themselves are as follows: what is meant by a positive impact on student learning and how should this impact be achieved? This book helps principals resolve these questions within a framework of…

A survey developed by a task force composed of the Nebraska Council of School Administrators and the Nebraska Association of School Boards was completed by 226 school superintendents, mostly from rural districts. The respondents reported that 801 administrators were employed in their districts and supplied estimates of retiring administrators. An…

Principals, aspiring principals, and superintendents completed surveys investigating the state of the principalship in Indiana. Respondents rank-ordered selected skills and personal traits necessary to succeed as school principals. Perceived barriers for principal candidates were compared by group. A total of 581 principals, 55 aspiring…

This report first describes the aid application procedures aid administrators used to determine award eligibility, and the use of professional judgment to adjust students' aid application data. Next, the report describes the number of students who received financial aid, the funding and distribution of institutional scholarships, and student loan…

Topics covered range broadly from educational leadership and the responsibilities of the elementary school principal to selection criteria and training programs for school administrators. (WM)

The thesis of this discussion is that if administrative and professorial roles are different, the excellent professor may prove an unsatisfactory administrator in most cases. (Author)

Covers the selection process and hiring of the community education coordinator; describes the requisite personality, qualifications, role, and training of the coordinator; and outlines the organization and structure of the community education program. (Author/EA)

Study of the inclusion of students on boards of trustees. (IR)

Retired school superintendents were asked to comment on problems and sources of pride during their careers. The former superintendents agreed with presently employed colleagues (surveyed in a companion study) on many points; most said their work had been a rewarding experience. Trends affecting job demands are noted. (PP)

Based on data gathered from 142 women superintendents of public school districts, personal and professional profiles of women superintendents are presented. (CJ)

Effective procedures of selection, training, and evaluation of admissions personnel are similar to those of any efficiently run business, the primary difference being that students of the institution are served. Finding employees with necessary job skills as well as sensitivity and understanding presents special difficulties for admissions…

A survey of 125 higher education research administrators provides a personality profile to supplement existing demographic profiles of the occupation. The profile was found to be much like the average adult profile and the university researcher's, with a few differences found when individuals were subclassified by age, gender, and specialization.…