Chief student personnel administrators for small/rural community colleges were surveyed to compare their student personnel programs to a major student development model, so as to provide for a basis for comparison of small college student personnel programs. A profile of chief personnel administrators of small colleges is described. (RC)

Suggests that the complex process of appointing a dean could be conducted more objectively and effectively. The search processes of 32 colleges were examined and practices observed include: search committee's local orientation, committees excluded from final decision, communication problems with candidates and use of the old boy network. (MLW)

Calls for presidential evaluations resulting from accountability demands are discussed. A summary of the literature is detailed and various models are described including: Los Angeles Community College District "civil service model," Ad Hoc Committee Model, Minnesota State University System Model, and FIPSE Model. (Author/MLW)

Reports on the lack of attention being paid by educational policymakers to leadership preparation programs and explores issues in creating better leaders with the skills to create effective learning environments. Discusses leadership skills and characteristics required for school reform, the development of better leadership preparation programs,…

A survey of 88 middle school principals revealed that more than half used many specific strategies to facilitate inclusion of disabled students in general education classes. No significant differences existed among respondents demographically, but differences between principals who had been special education teachers and those who had not may…

A survey of 64 pharmacy school deans revealed new deans' career patterns, factors perceived as beneficial to professional development, mentoring activities, and administrative skills viewed as important. Comparisons are made between new deans and those with at least five years' experience, and trends identified. Implications for career planning…

Special issue explores the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgendered (LGBT) public-school administrators. Provides an analysis of ways sexuality has been a central force in shaping school administration. Administrative work paralleled the roles in traditional married households; administrators have been required to demonstrate notably…

Examines multiple ways in which the normalization of sexuality might be interrogated. Argues that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered faculty and administrators can more effectively contravene the normalizing practices of heterosexism by refusing to remain silent about issues of sexuality. Includes implications for practicing researchers and…

Describes a study conducted to determine the relationship between selected characteristics of summer sessions/terms in public two-year colleges and enrollment, location, type of institution, organizational structure, and level of integration of summer terms with year-round operations. The study also investigated the characteristics, attitudes, and…

Colleagues of the late Virginia Carter Smith, former communications vice president of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), comment on her special qualities and contributions to the organization and its administration. (MSE)

Describes a study investigating the perceived commitment for instructional improvement among two-year college chief academic officers (CAOs). Compares data from 712 2-year college CAOs with that from 1,328 4-year college CAOs. Indicates that both groups reported a relatively low level of perceived commitment to activities designed to improve the…

Discusses the responsibilities of those who lead state-level community college governing boards. Discusses the importance of leadership skills, coordination of agencies, communication within the college system, confronting political agendas, and interacting with legislators. Indicates that good state directors are educators who know the value of…

The need for interpersonal skills among educational administrators was examined. Educational administration graduate students were found similar to the general population in attending, empathy, respect, and concreteness. After training of school administrators in interpersonal skills and group management, assessments indicated significant,…

Reports on a survey of 321 community college faculty comparing reported job satisfaction with their perceptions of the leadership styles of their college's president. Finds high job satisfaction correlated with a "high relationship/low task" leadership style. Finds low job satisfaction among male and vocational faculty. (DMM)

Men and women have different characteristic work behaviors and attitudes that affect their career advancement. A study of women college administrators identified four abilities of successful women in the field: strong sense of self; working hard and setting priorities; interpersonal skills, including listening and mediating; and ability to use…