This monograph discusses the question of whether or not student teachers can be effective agents of change in the institutions where they are actively involved. Change agents are defined here as personnel who have the authority and leadership ability to carry out a broad range of programs for growth in the school. While the student teacher lacks…

Appropriateness for any particular organization role involves a calculation of identifiable expectations. The induction phase of new members identifies a set of role expectations. Unobtrusive but obvious "other" expectations play a large part in determining the appropriateness of both role and induction in organizations. This paper discusses the…

A chronological account of the socialization experiences of college basketball players from their recruitment and entry into university through the termination of their college playing careers is presented in this book. After a prologue which describes the methodological techniques used in the 10-year study, chapter 1 presents an overview of the…