Sampling the opinions of at least one college or university president in each state and at schools of all sizes, the authors measure the degree of job satisfaction experienced by presidents. (Editor/LBH)

During the 1975-76 academic year an inordinately large number of presidents resigned their positions, in most cases following a crisis with the governing boards as well as trouble with faculty and budgets. Changes in the office are advocated to reduce the potential for executive turnover. (Editor/LBH)

The barriers that prevent faculty from considering and testing career alternatives must be removed. The profession should provide a full program in career counseling, life planning, and preretirement assistance. The challenge is to redefine faculty careers for both the faculty interest and institutional welfare. (MSE)

Since department chairmanship appointments are often made for fixed terms, the new chairman often holds himself in check because of the realization that a quick turnover will follow. Consequences of this limited commitment and some means for facilitating the return of chairmen to professional careers are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Several newly-appointed presidents were interviewed regarding these questions: Is the college or university presidency what he expected it to be? How does the new president feel about the job? What are the most difficult and disappointing aspects of the job?

The multiple and demanding roles of the college president are examined, particularly as sources of personal and professional stress. It is concluded that the importance of the president's job in the current world context, and the positive impact the administrator can have, justify taking on those pressures and challenges. (MSE)

Outlines strategy by which university department chairpersons, by clearly stating their expectations for faculty performance and by understanding the faculty members' personal professional goals, can organize support for professional development in teaching along with organizational development. (JT)

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…