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Download full textAdkison, Judith – 1978
This case study examined the recent history of a southwestern school district of approximately 80,000 students and its 1977 school board election. The results of the study provide evidence supporting the theory linking the complexity of a school district with electoral competition and with open conflict on the board and between the board and the…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Board Candidates, Boards of Education, Case Studies
National School Boards Association, Washington, DC. – 1975
This publication summarizes the major themes and ideas expressed by 14 scholars who participated in an April 1975 symposium on current trends and developments in school board research. The report is intended primarily to enhance the awareness of school board members and other interested citizens about the history of school boards, about boards'…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Role, Boards of Education, Conferences
Gilli, Angelo C., Sr. – 1976
The study focused on the differences and similarities between present presidents of two-year colleges and those who resigned during 1970-74. The report opens with a discussion of the theoretical question: What makes a successful two-year college president? Survey questionnaires were sent to 326 present presidents (235 responded) and 222 former…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Administrator Selection
Iannaccone, Laurence – 1971
Public policymaking issues, equality in education, political democracy, organizational efficiency, and citizen participation in urban schools are discussed. Because of the growing concern about policymaking arrangements for inner city schools, a longitudinal study was conducted from 1967-1970 in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Columbus, and…
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Boards of Education, Citizen Participation, Educational Administration
Peer reviewedKerr, Clark; Gade, Marian L. – American Scholar, 1987
The changing context of the American college presidency is examined from the points of view of external and internal forces in education in the last few decades and the diversity of roles and institutions that presidents come to or create. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Collective Bargaining
Peer reviewedBanach, William J. – Journal of Educational Public Relations, 1984
Reports findings from a questionnaire, mailed to school board leaders in all 50 states, that focused on factors inhibiting school board members' effectiveness and that identified training needs of board members. Internal board politics were identified as the biggest problem, along with state interference. (TE)
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Role, Boards of Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkBaldwin, Roger G. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 2005
Next to hiring the president, a board's most important responsibility is maintaining the integrity and health of its institution's academic program. The complex division of labor that separates the lines of administrative and academic authority on most campuses means that many conscientious trustees find themselves in a quandary. If they exercise…
Descriptors: Trustees, Integrity, Governing Boards, Responsibility
Cattanach, David L. – 1996
Public school leadership is a constant search for balances, between and among conflicting ideas and forces, to shape difficult choices. This book is about educational leadership and administration. Chapter 1 introduces concepts and principles of leadership, and chapter 2 offers guidelines to help in the job search process. The attitudes,…
Descriptors: Administrator Behavior, Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role
Biggs, John H. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1997
The investment committee of the college or university governing board is charged with determining, overseeing, and assessing the policies and processes by which institutional funds are invested. The committee has fiduciary duty to ensure that the terms of investment of donors' gifts are met and to maximize investment returns within an appropriate…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Agency Role, Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 1996
This report addresses the challenges posed to the college presidency in the current and near-future higher education environments, and presents its conclusions concerning the president's leadership role. Among the challenges anticipated for higher education are: diminishing resources; dwindling research funds; advancing information technology; the…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration, College Faculty
Carver, John; Carver, Miriam Mayhew – 1997
This guide provides practical advice regarding implementation of the Policy Governance model for school boards. Chapter 1, "Setting the Stage," explores questions commonly raised by boards prior to implementation of the Policy Governance model. Chapter 2, "The Theoretical Foundation," reviews the key theoretical principles of…
Descriptors: Administrators, Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role
Smith, R. Winfield – American School Board Journal, 1982
A school board's responsibility is to formulate wise educational policy in response to the will of the people. The superintendent should develop and lead a team with high morale toward the achievement of educational objectives that are jointly forged by the board, community representatives, administration, and faculty. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship
Salmon, Paul – American School Board Journal, 1982
Since each situation is unique, no general statement can be validated about which partner in the board-superintendent relationship is dominant. The opportunity now exists for boards and superintendents to work together with mutual respect to improve public education for everyone. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship
Kearns, Dorothy K. – American School Board Journal, 1982
The board's and superintendent's task in policy development should be clear: to recognize all members of the education community and to obtain their views before policies are set in concrete. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Advisory Committees, Board Administrator Relationship, Board of Education Policy
Cleary, Robert E. – AGB Reports, 1979
A survey showing how presidents and board chairpersons agree and differ in their interpretations of what is policy (board's responsibility) and what is administration (President's responsibility) is discussed. Significantly different responses regarded: (1) appointment of dean over faculty objections, (2) budget process, and (3) dispensing of…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship
