After introductory material by Judith S. Eaton discussing the challenges faced by women in positions of authority at community colleges, this monograph presents eight essays dealing with women in the community college movement. Emily Taylor discusses the backgrounds, attitudes, and characteristics of the small, but growing number of women…

The first of three studies presented in this report investigated the role of the academic dean/dean of instruction as related to the effectiveness of educational leadership in junior colleges. Using the Educational Administrative Style Diagnosis Test and the Educational Administrative Appropriateness Test, 60 deans, representing 47 Texas community…

Needs and methods for the evaluation and development of higher education administrators are reviewed in this monograph. Three major reasons for evaluation are cited: external and internal pressure, improvement of performance of individual administrators, and improvement of performance of the institution. Different approaches to evaluation are…

The two articles in this bulletin treat both the specific facts uncovered by the National Study of High School English Programs (co-sponsored by the University of Illinois and NCTE) and the more general characteristics of successful English programs. Roger K. Applebee relates that, in the 168 schools selected to be studied on the basis of their…

This report presents some of the data gathered in a survey of approximately 4,500 junior high school principals in the United States during the 1964-65 school year. Two different questionnaires were used in the survey, with approximately 2,200 principals responding to each questionnaire. Various questions examined the personal and professional…

Although it is unreasonable to expect the schools to build a new social order, nonetheless the humanizing of education in the pluralistic American tradition is a legitimate and worthy goal. The people who run our schools must lead the way. Too many educational leaders, however, have been unwilling or unable to make difficult decisions that seemed…

This paper contains in-depth explanations of the 58 scoring categories used in evaluating performance on an "in-basket" situational test for management trainees. A sample scoring sheet, respondent rating scale, and a list of possible responses are included. (DLG)

While the shortage of qualified administrators is not as serious as the shortage of qualified teachers, some schools continue to fail to attract qualified leaders. Referred to as "hard-to-staff" schools, they are often characterized by high-poverty students, low test scores, high staff turnover, and under qualified teachers. This ERIC…

This leaflet presents the essential details of the organization of the district, transportation of pupils, buildings and equipment organization of the school, student body, administration, teaching, staff, curricula, and vocational courses of study in a typical rural union high school of the state of Washington. It is felt that such a presentation…

This bulletin is one of a series reporting on the nation-wide study, "Qualification and Preparation of Teachers of Exceptional Children," which since 1952 has been one of the major projects of the Office of Education. Reported herein are the findings from the study which have bearing on the professional competence of directors and supervisors of…

A study of basic Title VII programs examines salient program features, including grade levels served, enrollment characteristics, staff experience, and technological features of bilingual programs. A typical Title VII (Spanish-English) bilingual program is summarized. Data reveal that English is used more often than Spanish in most bilingual…

Argues that the Spanish educational system does not discriminate between men and women in access to administrative positions, and that women in Spain are neither interested in nor motivated to seek positions in educational administration because they do not identify with the traditional hierarchical model of administration. Organizational reforms…

An annual survey of 2,423 college presidents resulted in a profile of administrator characteristics, including gender, age, race, marital status, religious affiliation, tenure, faculty status, educational background, and employment history. Results suggest that progress in diversifying higher education's leadership is slow. Survey data are…

President John Brooks Slaughter has pushed to create diversity at all levels at Occidental College (California), including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees, while maintaining academic excellence. Many say he has succeeded in his leadership, although some alumni are critical of the changes and some supporters are concerned…

The purpose of this study was to examine principals' perceptions and practices regarding bullying prevention. A survey instrument was developed to assess principals' stages of change and perceived barriers regarding selected bullying prevention activities as well as the effectiveness of bullying prevention activities. Of a national random sample…