Twenty-eight Jesuit colleges were surveyed regarding their research policies and procedures in six categories: professional background information (administrators), administrative organization, useful periodicals, useful reference tools, computer applications, and research environment. This and median grant fiscal information for 1979 are…

In this 1980 survey, K-12 teachers in Tennessee were asked to identify those qualities of instructional leaders that they considered most helpful. Eleven characteristics are ranked under each of three broad categories: Personal Characteristics and Skills, Professional Characteristics and Skills, and Management Characteristics and Skills.…

Some qualifications to look for when hiring a college publications director include writing and editing abilities, an eye for tastful graphic design, and managerial skills. Suggestions on where to find qualified applicants and how to evaluate candidates are provided along with some award-winning managers' comments on needed qualifications. (MLW)

Briefly describes the role, responsibilities, and duties of the coordinator in cooperative education programs. (JN)

A replication of Lawrence and Lorsch's (1967) findings of three modes of conflict resolution did not yield a clear factor structure. The validity of the scale for purposes of measuring conflict resolution modes is seriously questioned as is what is taught in the area of conflict resolution. (Author)

Managers' career salience was positively related to perceptions of adequate information regarding self and family issues, and self-esteem was positively related to information regarding self. Although organizational tenure was not related to career planning information, prior work experience was related in several areas. (Author)

Some qualities to look for in a new president are identified, including educational leadership; commitment to excellence and academic freedom; administrative experience; organizational talent; a capacity for diplomacy; patience and a sense of humor; the ability to talk persuasively; and breadth of view, tolerance, generosity, openness, and…

Presents the findings of a survey of community/junior college presidents, based on responses of 743 members (61 percent) of the original sample. Focuses on their characteristics, responsibilities, and attitudes toward state funding, tuition, and college role. (DML)

A profile of deans in Canadian higher education (their background, career patterns, role characteristics, and professional development needs) is presented. Data were collected by a questionnaire mailed to all deans and directors in public degree-granting institutions in Canada. Deans were found to be much like their professional colleagues.…

Presents salary, education, and staffing data from a 1977-1978 survey of directors of biomedical communication units. (CMV)

A longitudinal study of American Telephone and Telegraph management trainees showed that college graduates showed a lack of drive for leadership compared with college graduates of the 1950s. New recruits and successful managers both ranked self-respect and family security highly. (JAC)

In order to be effective in today's society, the elementary school principal must possess cognitive knowledge, technical educational skills, and an ability to successfully coordinate individual, group, and organizational goals and needs. (LH)

The school superintendency as it was discussed in the early days of the "Journal." (IRT)

Variations in the role behaviors of chairmen are examined within the context of Biglan's model and suggestions are offered to enhance the selection, development, and evaluation of these academic administrators. (LBH)

Discusses the role of medical school deans today, examining dramatic decreases in tenure in recent years and the possible reasons. Causes for administrative distress are enumerated. Argues that the dean must set the agenda for action by the medical school, indicates some main items of that agenda, and offers both personal and professional tips to…