Principals in the Pacific region face a variety of challenges that may be different from those in other regions. In October 2000, principals of Pacific schools were invited to attend a regional summit to address questions on instructional leadership. Participants listed characteristics they felt were important in a Pacific school instructional…

This book introduces the new principal or potential principal to an awareness of how the leadership role of that position is different from that of the teacher. Each of the 12 chapters begins with an incident in the life of a typical first-year principal as a way to discuss leadership concerns. The book closely examines the history of the…

This book offers resources for resiliency education and an action plan for building inner strength and flexibility in students and staff. Eight chapters include: (1) "Resiliency Defined" (e.g., risk research versus resiliency and using the six-step resiliency wheel); (2) "How Schools Foster Resiliency in Students" (e.g.,…

This report documents a study of women superintendents. Specifically, the study identified professional and personal characteristics and styles of leadership to develop archetypes of six outstanding female superintendents in Texas. The intent of the research was also to reveal similarities between and among these superintendents that could provide…

This book addresses difficulties faced by African Americans in reaching the highest levels of administration in white colleges and universities. The nine chapters were written by African Americans who currently hold or have held senior-level administrative positions (deans, vice-presidents, and presidents) in predominantly white colleges and…

Based on the premise that vision is an important leadership characteristic for university administrators, this study explored the personal phase of the vision development process among university administrators in Turkey. Data were collected from 67 rectors of Turkish universities concerning their proficiencies, fields of self-development,…

An examination of issues and problems associated with urban secondary school quality indicates that educational improvement and expansion of educational opportunities in these schools require the presence of knowledgeable, dedicated, and effective administrators and teachers; community support; and educational programs that are responsive to human…

Explored the relationship of perceived environmental uncertainty (PEU) to environment and individual subjects' characteristics. Experimental manipulation of objective environmental uncertainty showed task-related PEU strongly related to this objective uncertainty manipulation, and secondarily to individual characteristics. Results suggest…

A propositional analysis of the female performance literature concludes that methodological problems may be contributing to invalid conclusions concerning female performance, and efforts to improve performance. It is concluded that organizational initiates designed to aid women have not been significant. (Author)

Describes principal William Corbett and the characteristics that make him an effective principal; his foremost strength is commitment to the instructional program. (JM)

Examines the methodology and findings of a nationwide survey conducted to determine the importance attached to selected professional competencies by the directors of community services and continuing education departments. The demographic characteristics and educational backgrounds of the respondents are also analyzed. (JP)

From 1870 to 1975, three types of school administrators were identified: the plateau administrators who remained at initial entry level assignments; vertical aspirants who actively sought advancement; and place-holders who began as vertical aspirants but for one reason or another were placed in non-decision-making positions. (Author/GDC)

Student attitudes and sex stereotypes were investigated in high schools with male and female principals to ascertain whether experiencing women in leadership roles related to greater student acceptance of women's capabilities. Boys, significantly more than girls, believed women lack leadership characteristics, regardless of the principal's gender.…

John C. Sawhill became president of New York University (NYU) and balanced its budget in a year. His administration of the university, his personality, NYU's financial situation and the subsequent reforms, fund raising, faculty morale and governance, and efforts to improve the university's academic reputation are discussed. (JMD)

Describes a survey of 28 community services and continuing education (CS/CE) directors to determine needed competencies for future CS/CE directors. Reports that consensus was reached on 14 proficiencies, including analytical ability, creativity, integrity, and decision-making skills; less uniform agreement was found on 25 other abilities. (ECF)