At the turn of the century, there was no canon of expertise in administrative practice because laymen operated most of the schools, and there was no canon of authority in professional educational administration because there was no identifiable body of knowledge unique to administration of schools. As the administrative progressives began to see…

The problem of transferring university "technology" to industry must be addressed in highly specific terms if satisfactory and conclusive results are to be expected. It is the general purpose of this conference report to identify major obstacles and to explore successful means for reducing or eliminating them. The conference was planned…

The primary purpose of the ABE learning Center is to provide services to adults in the Camden area who are in need of basic education. Guidelines for operating the Learning Center are presented in the following chapters: The Administrator of Learning Center; The Counseling Office; The Learning Laboratory; The Learning Center Instruction;…

In this speech, the author outlines recent social and judicial trends affecting the confidentiality of records and suggests methods for improving student records handling. (JF)

Presents several time management rules intended to help school administrators improve their efficiency and leadership effectiveness. (JG)

A study of Japanese-managed companies in the U.S. and Japan found that their decision-making processes are not much different from American companies. However, an eastern perspective on management and organizational communication emphasizes the value of the subtle arts employed by successful Japanese and American managers alike. (JG)

The outcome of a situation is often influenced by how people and furniture are arranged. By using these tips, school executives can create the best psychological atmosphere possible. (DCS)

A warning against the dangers of treating an academic institution as a system susceptible of management. (Editor)

Prospective administrative officers in higher education ought to learn to master the increasing mathematical complexities associated with measuring quantifiable goals. However, they should never forget that the nonquantifiable factors are, by far, the more important. (Author)

Discusses the use of college records for noneducational purposes. (Author)

Second of three articles on the general subject of college and university administration. (CB)

The authors are concerned with having the counselor as an integral part of the educational team, to have knowledge of children and an ability to work sensitively with them. The good counselor must also know the community and its resources. These characteristics lead to a greater credibility with parents and taxpayers. (Author/BY)

Discusses the needs and problems of scientists and engineers going into management, usually with no preparation for it whatsoever. (AN)

Thoughts and comparisons formed by an interested observer" of educational media developments in England, France and Russia. (Author/LS)