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Fadum, Ralph E. – Journal of Engineering Education, 1971
A dean's prime responsibility is described as the recruitment and development of a faculty. Methods of development are promoting research, involvement in professional societies, and sabbatical leaves. The recruitment procedure involves maintaining a balance of new and experienced members as well as strong areas of concentration. (Author/TS)
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Deans, Faculty Promotion, Faculty Recruitment

Andrews, Hans A. – Community Services Catalyst, 1989
Considers ways in which academic leaders of community/junior colleges can expand and promote the community services program. Focuses on the importance of partnerships with the deans/directors of community services and continuing education, goal formation, personnel selection, programing, resource development, international education, faculty…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Role, Community Colleges, Community Services

Heald, James E. – Journal of Teacher Education, 1982
The criteria used by both search committees and candidates for deanships characterizing demonstrated skills include: (1) decision making; (2) program development; (3) planning and evaluation; (4) scholarship; (5) grantsmanship; (6) research; and (7) fiscal management. However, numerous differences were noted between the criteria considered most…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Decision Making
Loheyde, Katherine Jones – Improving College and University Teaching, 1982
Two problems for academic deans in getting faculty involved in faculty development are motivating teachers and ensuring receptive participation. Active administrator commitment is essential, and participation can be encouraged by laying groundwork carefully, actively promoting concern for good teaching, appointing a department contact person for…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Attitude Change
Garrison, Guy – 1992
In recognition of the centennial of the College of Information Studies at Drexel University (Pennsylvania), the history of the school is reviewed by a former dean, with reference to anecdotes and exemplary events. Drexel opened in 1891 and began its library science training program the following year. The founding years through 1921 were followed…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Bachelors Degrees, Curriculum Development, Educational History
Bryson, John M. – 1982
Organizational design for change of teacher education institutions should focus on the shaping of political activities through forums, arenas, and courts. Forums provide the medium for expression and competition of alternate ideas in the institution, and arenas are the medium for achieving group objectives through cooperation, contest, or…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Decision Making, Educational Needs, Higher Education
Sharp, Bert L., Ed. – 1982
Dean's Grant Projects (DGPs) provided both the financial impetus for adapting teacher education programs to meet the challenges of mainstreaming handicapped students into regular classrooms and the arena for the discussion of different approaches to the institution of necessary changes. This book presents 13 papers written by educators experienced…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Attitudes, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development
Bennett, John B., Ed.; Figuli, David J., Ed. – 1990
A collection of essays is presented, primarily taken from a quarterly newsletter titled "The Department Advisor." The essays include: "A Few Suggestions to New Department Chairs" (Artin Arslanian); "Chairing the Small Department" (Robert Wolverton); "Common and Uncommon Concerns: The Complex Role of the Community College Department Chair" (Myrna…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Role, College Administration, College Planning