The purposes of this study were to ascertain from college presidents (1) the number and types of administrative positions which have been filled in the past two years, (2) the number and types of administrative personnel that the institutions anticipated they would need within the next two years, and (3) the previous employment status of newly…

This study is an attempt to ascertain the kinds of degrees, major disciplines, professional education experience, and business and industrial experience of the top community college administrators in Ohio and Michigan. Data is presented for chief administrators, and administrators for academic affairs, vocational-technical instruction, business…

The principal objective of the study presented here was to assess the role conflict resolution mode selected by administrators when they are faced with conflict situations. The modes investigated included those of independent action, variations of conformity, compromise, and withdrawal with consideration of legitimacy and sanction factors. The…

The leader who survives the challenges of the new leader-follower relationship will be disciple to a humanism that recognizes several key concepts. These concepts argue that human will, reason, and purpose stand above formulae and material considerations in the school situation; that human capabilities must be more fully utilized; that greater…

This document somewhat humorously deals with the topic of women's participation in the administrative process. The author commences by presenting procedures necessary for women to achieve success in administrative circles acceptable to academic deans of the "old school." Then she presents the qualities necessary to be accepted by the personnel…

This document was presented as the opening address for the conference on Women and the Management of Postsecondary Institutions, and concerns the problem of discrimination against women educators. The author cites two main categories of discrimination, the attitudes that have become ingrained in our culture, and the commitment to amateurism in the…

The investigation attempted to establish the factorial validity and reliability of an industrial selection device based on Herzberg's theory of work motivation related to the school organization. The questionnaire was reworded to reflect an educational work situation; and a random sample of 197 students, 118 administrators, and 432 teachers was…

Presents three examples of people who, in spite of substantial obstacles, were able to make a difference in the education of students. (Author)

A job description of the director of continuing education in Illinois District 214 is presented. (LH)

Discusses procedures for choosing department chairpersons, essential characteristics for effective chairpersons of large departments, and the question of the rotating chairmanship. (GW)

It is suggested that, among executives in higher education, particularly in operations management, professional development needs attention. Consideration is given to weaknesses in operations management, inadquacies of career ladders, departmental responsibilities, deanship duties, vice-presidential and presidential development, and reasons for…

Media professionals will have an effective impact upon education if they extend their administrative functions of organizing and controlling to include the managerial functions of planning and motivating. The successful media manager needs knowledge and skills in three areas--technical, human, and conceptual. (CMV)

Reports the results of an investigation designed to examine selected aspects (intrinsic motivation, instrumental motivation, and self-perceptions of power) of the exercise of influence in elementary principals. (Author/IRT)

An Interview Record Sheet and a Comparison Chart, both described and illustrated in this article, can help members of a selection committee ask the right questions of a potential administrator and keep track of the answers. (Author/LBH)

Findings of this study show that: For the most part the black woman is at the bottom of the administrative heap. She is usually older than the black male administrator. She has a strong background in curriculum development, instruction, or the education of exceptional children and holds the required credentials. (AM)