Some qualities to look for in a new president are identified, including educational leadership; commitment to excellence and academic freedom; administrative experience; organizational talent; a capacity for diplomacy; patience and a sense of humor; the ability to talk persuasively; and breadth of view, tolerance, generosity, openness, and…

Presents the findings of a survey of community/junior college presidents, based on responses of 743 members (61 percent) of the original sample. Focuses on their characteristics, responsibilities, and attitudes toward state funding, tuition, and college role. (DML)

A profile of deans in Canadian higher education (their background, career patterns, role characteristics, and professional development needs) is presented. Data were collected by a questionnaire mailed to all deans and directors in public degree-granting institutions in Canada. Deans were found to be much like their professional colleagues.…

Presents salary, education, and staffing data from a 1977-1978 survey of directors of biomedical communication units. (CMV)

A longitudinal study of American Telephone and Telegraph management trainees showed that college graduates showed a lack of drive for leadership compared with college graduates of the 1950s. New recruits and successful managers both ranked self-respect and family security highly. (JAC)

In order to be effective in today's society, the elementary school principal must possess cognitive knowledge, technical educational skills, and an ability to successfully coordinate individual, group, and organizational goals and needs. (LH)

The school superintendency as it was discussed in the early days of the "Journal." (IRT)

Variations in the role behaviors of chairmen are examined within the context of Biglan's model and suggestions are offered to enhance the selection, development, and evaluation of these academic administrators. (LBH)

Discusses the role of medical school deans today, examining dramatic decreases in tenure in recent years and the possible reasons. Causes for administrative distress are enumerated. Argues that the dean must set the agenda for action by the medical school, indicates some main items of that agenda, and offers both personal and professional tips to…

Describes strategies for conducting a successful superintendent search. Outlines issues for the school board to consider, including 10 questions about the nature of the school board and 10 questions to ask the prospective superintendents. Contains tips for identifying the board's and superintendent's operating and communication styles. (LMI)

Presents results from national surveys of public community college presidents and trustees, focusing on differences and similarities in characteristics. Provides data on the following: race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, political party, community college attendance and teaching experience, and level of stress. Discusses implications for the…

Examines survey responses from female academic librarians that investigated why the percentage of women academic library directors is lower than the percentage of women in the profession as a whole. Results conclude that deprivation behavior, including antimentoring, blocks the advancement of women directors. (Author/LRW)

It is important for college presidents, through public relations staff, to know what constituent groups are thinking, anticipate issues before they become problems, and predict reactions to decisions. Strategies for access to the president include learning his style, keeping a formalized meeting schedule, networking, and volunteering him for…

A national survey of law school deans revealed information about their educational backgrounds, law schools attended, law-related work experience, teaching experience, work experience prior to deanship, subjects taught, age and term in office, and activities after deanship. (MSE)

Explores the relationship among the self-image of third-generation Japanese-American males, sexual dynamics within corporations, and their managerial behavior. Argues that ethnic and sexual stereotypes influence Japanese-American participation in the management of U.S. corporations, and that membership in "corporate communities" has…