How can we construct professional development and supervision models that best serve the needs of adult learners? Building on the groundbreaking model outlined in the bestselling first edition of "Blended Coaching," authors Bloom and Wilson outline a powerful set of strategies that can serve as a foundation for effective supervision.…

Administrators of adult education programs work in dynamic and ever-changing environments. They are continually challenged with a myriad of issues related to programming, budgeting, marketing, strategic planning, funding, human resource management, and other topics. With decades of real-world experience in the field, Steven Schmidt and Susan…

Administrators of adult education programs work in dynamic and ever-changing environments. They are continually challenged with a myriad of issues related to program budgeting, marketing, strategic planning, funding, human resources, and other topics. With decades of real world experience in the field, Steven Schmidt and Susan Yelich Biniecki have…

Criteria for selecting administrative computer hardware are provided. (MCG)

This book contains theoretical background and provides information to assist administrators engaging in strategic planning for institutions of higher education. Strategic planning must be systematic; it involves choosing specific priorities and making decisions about short-term and long-term goals. Engaging key stakeholders in identifying…

A three-year study of data on student discipline in one school supports a theory of a relationship between behavior and environmental factors.(MD)

Distinguishes between the principal's roles as "manager" and "leader" in presenting the change agent functions of the principal. Outlines the results from a study of principal behavior that found that most principals and teachers see principals as action-oriented and change directed. (MD)

Outlines key behaviors involved in developing trusting relationships in the workplace. (MD)

Describes an alternative model for student-principal interaction that resulted in fewer discipline referrals. The model encourages more communication between the principal and students and focuses on building a positive relationship between adults and adolescents. (MD)

Outlines a one-minute management system for principals. (MD)

The limited resources of most colleges and universities and the efforts of most higher education programs, including those in educational leadership, to comply with state and national standards mean that adjunct professors play a vital role in the success of an educational leadership program. This paper offers suggestions for maintaining the…

This book is a collection of essays by experienced department chairs, deans, and vice-presidents. Each essay discusses a different aspect of people management in higher education, explaining the issues and offering suggestions and resources. The chapters are: (1) "Understanding Yourself" (Deryl R. Leaming); (2) "Understanding and Communicating…

This book offers techniques for improving grants systems in higher education and examines how the functions of an academic grants office will change in the future. The chapters are: (1) "Developing and Maintaining a Dynamic and Efficient Grants Program"; (2) "The Purpose of the Grants Office"; (3) "Measuring the Success of Your Grants System"; (4)…

This guide to effective teacher evaluation is organized around the core issues of professional standards, a guide for applying the Joint Committee's "Standards," 10 alternative models for the evaluation of teacher performance, and an analysis of these 10 models. The chapters are: (1) "Historical Perspectives of Teacher Evaluation"; (2) "Standards…

This book provides guidance for the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of effective internship programs. It can be helpful to those who are responsible for developing and conducting internship programs, interns, intern supervisors, and those who are responsible for developing policies for internship activities. Chapters focus…