A survey of 59 Missouri school boards that selected new superintendents for the 1984-85 school year revealed that the factors most significantly influencing selection decisions involved the candidates' self-presentation skills, the candidates' backgrounds as confirmed by references, and the candidates' interests in student achievement and district…

A literature review prefaces the report of a study in which the aspects of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction identified by 327 principals in Alberta, Canada are compared with the findings of Herzberg and others. Limited support for Herzberg's hypotheses is found and focal points for further research are noted. (MJL)

Among suggestions for success in the changing post of the assistant principalship is to bring to the job a dedication to learning, a belief in the purpose of education, and a friendly disposition. Assistant principals can counter job stress through collegiality, self-fulfillment in their job, self-analysis, and self-assessment. (MJL)

Reflects on the author's tasks, rewards, and difficulties associated with being a female in the role of chief academic affairs officer. Suggests that good and creditable performance over time, showing sensitivity as well as competence are needed to face the special concerns women face in this role. (JAC)

Correlates two research projects and one review to provide a descriptive model for three styles of principal behavior in their role as change facilitator: responder, manager, and initiator. Implications are derived concerning the relationship between change facilitator style and implementation success, school climate, and potential for…

It is a well-known fact that teacher morale has a direct reflection on the operation of the school. Yet, the authors state, teacher morale is too often placed at the bottom of the list of administrative priorities. (Editor)

The woman who wishes to become a school administrator must be prepared to face considerable opposition. She must cope with school attitudes, social inequalities, and possibly an unsupportive spouse. (Editor)

Describes the characteristics of the successful community college president and recommends that board members eschew written policies and allow the president maximum flexibility. (DC)

Examines the history of administrator selection in urban areas and delineates the role of the minority administrator today. Presented at the First Annual Conference on The Minorities' Right to Post-Secondary Education, October 18, 1974. (HMV)

The Hong Kong Government first introduced school-based management (SBM) to the education profession in 1991. The principal is a pivotal factor in fostering an environment for change. SBM and teacher empowerment calls for new modes of leadership: teachers lend their expertise, and principals become facilitators rather than directors. The purpose of…

The demographics and educational needs of individual states are far too varied to identify any single preferred structure of educational governance. What matters is quality of leadership. Ideally state board of education members should possess integrity combined with decision-making and teamwork skills. The board should engage important…

In an effort to describe the two-year college financial aid officers and their administrative systems, all regionally accredited two-year colleges were surveyed. The results indicated demographic patterns and yielded educational and professional data. Details of administration of financial aid revealed types of aid, organizational responsibility…

Cites national and State statistics indicating that women, who constitute a majority of the public education teaching profession, are not well represented in administrative positions in public education. Suggests the reason is because of sexual discrimination in promotions. Makes recommendations to education policymakers to help eliminate sex…

The purpose of this study was to examine the career patterns of student personnel administrators. A questionnaire and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator were used to obtain data from 1,320 student personnel administrators. (Author)