Descriptor
Author
| Andresen, L. W. | 1 |
| Hanson, Charles D. | 1 |
| Martin, Josef | 1 |
| Powell, J. P. | 1 |
| Remsen, Kenneth A. | 1 |
| Sturnick, Judith A. | 1 |
| Wadsworth, Emily C., Ed. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Opinion Papers | 6 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Books | 1 |
| Collected Works - Serials | 1 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Administrators | 6 |
| Practitioners | 5 |
| Teachers | 2 |
Location
| Vermont | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| No Child Left Behind Act 2001 | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Martin, Josef – 1988
In a lighthearted yet serious look at academic deanship, stories are recounted regarding the dean's role in such matters as tenure decisions, budgeting, affirmative action, and coping with demands of faculty, department chairs, vice-presidents, parents, and students. Current practices in academic administration are described in a humorous manner.…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, Deans, Higher Education
Direct linkRemsen, Kenneth A. – School Administrator, 2004
As a principal facing the task of figuring out all the complexities of the No Child Left Behind legislation, Kenneth Remsen, has concluded there is a strong belief that testing students is the answer to bringing about improvements in student performance. Because testing seems to be a cornerstone to improving performance, he doesn't understand why…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Testing, Standards, Humor
Download full textHanson, Charles D. – 1988
This paper examines the role of communication in library leadership. The discussion is organized into 14 sections: (1) multidimensional approaches to effective leadership communication and varying communication style to the situation; (2) the importance of conciseness; (3) streamlining library communication; (4) the vision being communicated by…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Humor, Leadership Qualities
Peer reviewedPowell, J. P.; Andresen, L. W. – Studies in Higher Education, 1985
Empirical studies of the connection between humor and learning indicate that humor can increase student attention and interest. Presentation of humorous material involves skills that can be learned through practice, and faculty development programs for teachers to acquire these skills should be made available. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Instruction, Faculty Development
Wadsworth, Emily C., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This annual journal issue contains 24 papers on issues of faculty development, instructional improvement, knowledge and teaching, and communication in higher education. Many of the papers were developed for the annual conference of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD). The papers are: (1) "Teaching…
Descriptors: Career Development, College Faculty, College Instruction, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Peer reviewedSturnick, Judith A. – Educational Record, 1996
An experienced college president offers 12 suggestions for coping as president: control calendar; keep passion for work; protect health; manage stress in all life areas; make changes one step at a time; stop when reaching limit; pay attention to support system; learn to live comfortably with ambiguity; separate ego from outcomes; control…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration
