A Chemical and Engineering News survey shows that among chief executives in 20 U.S. chemical firms, 73 percent have some technical training; 53 percent of these have bachelors in chemistry or chemical engineering, substantially increased from a decade ago. Comments on the trend toward more technically trained management are provided. (Author/JN)

Examines the stage of development (circa 1946) in the education of school administrators and proposes ways of improving efforts in this field. Discusses the respective responsibilities of school systems and university departments of education. (GC)

After spending five months observing the daily activities of an elementary school principal, the author paints a lively picture of a real principal by presenting selections from the resulting dissertation that recorded actual conversations and events. (JM)

As part of a comparative study, school administrators were asked to describe the techniques they found useful for handling the tension and pressure of their jobs. Exercise or physical activity was the most frequently mentioned stress-reduction technique. Psychological activities and development of interpersonal skills were also cited. (PP)

Douglass Cater, president of Washington College, a small liberal arts college that was Maryland's first chartered institution, is profiled. The president's attitudes on liberal arts and specialization, the stated role of the college, and details of the inaugural ceremony are noted. (MSE)

This paper reports on research analyzing the psychological dynamics behind school administrators' personnel decisions. As individuals become more aware of their own psychological constructs and those of others, the total number of constructs employed tends to increase and to be organized in a more complex, integrated manner. (PP)

Mediocre performance in the principal's office and in the classroom is argued to cause the declining performance of students. Reasons for poor performance and methods of combatting it are presented. (KC)

Study results indicated that, although most South Carolina Advisory Councils complied with the law, only 62 percent were in full compliance. Principals' perception of the council's role in decision making was related to the actual accomplishments of the councils. When councils had prescribed duties, their effectiveness increased. (Author/CM)

The developmental process of postsecondary administrators was studied at Rutgers. The research procedure, research population, typical survey questions, data analyses, and findings are reported. Five variables (entry level, performance-contingent rewards, performance appraisal process, level of formal education, job complexity, and responsibility)…

The single most important influence on her career has been her husband, says Stelle Feuers, president of Los Angeles City College. Dr. Feuers believes that women must learn to qualify themselves in jobs, the way men do. Part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (Editor/SJL)

The author cautions art education advocates that today's school administrator is too busy trying to survive to listen to appeals about aesthetics. He suggests that, to win the principal's support, art educators use realistic language and address such concerns as basic skills, money, and public confidence. (SJL)

Choosing a college's director of development is a complex assignment. There is a shortage of people who have the relevant professional experience and many institutions have not developed a clear concept of what development is, what type of person to hire, or what to expect in terms of that person's performance. (Author/MLW)

The president is the chief public relations officer of the institution. Although the public relations staff is responsible for interpreting the institution and its programs, it is the president who must be able to communicate to each of the publics directly. (MSE)

Guidelines are presented for the various levels of the government relations effort, minimum programs, staff responsibilities, and the role of associations. Advice on the politics of transition--as higher education moves to a lower priority in the political process--is also given. (Author/MSE)