Principals over 60 years of age tend to infringe on the civil rights of students more than their younger colleagues. Such is the kind of data turned up in a study of Kansas principals. Other findings are equally intriguing. (Editor)

Distinguishes 'regulative' and 'creative' administration. Argues that the future of 'participation' has no chance without brilliant and inventive services from the administrator. (Author/WM)

Proposes that education establish for administrators systematic, rigorous, albeit subjective, selection procedures that recognize the principle of organizational democracy and the public nature of the educational enterprise. (Author/DN)

In the Fall of 1978, the American Association of School Administrators distributed a survey instrument to approximately 4,000 school district superintendents and school administrators nationwide. The instrument was designed to test these individuals' attitudes toward women as school district administrators. Two hundred of the individuals surveyed…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS 88 LISTINGS ON THE EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS. (HW)

What knowledge is of most worth to a president of a college or university? To answer this, a questionnaire containing 169 specific areas of knowledge within 14 general areas of knowledge was evaluated by college and university presidents. Areas evaluated are: worth of knowledge about administration, curriculum, faculty and staff, finance,…

Presents a description for the period 1933-1973 of directors of U.S. academic libraries that are members of the Association of Research Libraries, comparing earlier and present directors in terms of academic preparation, age, sex, and destination upon leaving a directorship. (Author)

The heavy demands of the dean's office require colleges to find exceptional individuals who can serve, advise, communicate, and lead--and in doing these things well enlist the support of many constituencies, including department chairmen. (DS)

Assumption of an administrative position by a coach need not be considered as a negative condition, but neither should it be assumed that greater leadership will automatically exist. The assumption or demonstration of leadership is more often dependent upon the individual and the situational variables. (Author/MJB)

Examines theories about the personal qualities a leader must possess. (IRT)

Provides examples of ways an administrator can transform his weaknesses into strengths. An administrator must know who he is and what his best style is. (Author/IRT)

Based on analysis of 31 management case studies, the authors conclude that managers who are consistent in the way they tackle day-to-day problems are likely to be much less successful than managers who analyze each situation individually and adjust their approach accordingly. (Author/JG)

A total of 417 midwestern vocational education administrators within area vocational technical schools and comprehensive high schools, junior and community colleges, universities and four-year institutions, and state departments of education were analyzed with regard to age, sex, salary, education, years of experience, and self-perceived role…