Describes the principal characteristic of the most prevalent form of humanistic psychology today, especially as it is found in management circles. Concludes with observations concerning the frustration experienced by managers and others attempting to provide leadership within traditionally dehumanized organizations. (LLL)

Indicates that key management positions in technology-based companies go to nontechnologists because many technologists are incompetent at management tasks. Discusses reasons for and issues related to this trend, suggesting that the United States look to French and Japanese approaches in building a new system of science/engineering management. (JN)

Reviews approaches taken in the study of human behavior and psychology by assessment centers, places where different experimenters apply various diagnostic techniques to the same individuals and then meet to report their findings and collectively formulate the personality of the subject/participant. (Author/GC)

Presents a tongue-in-cheek system for classifying educational administrators into four categories (Artful Dodger, Commander in Chief, Leader of the Pack, and Facilitating Master) according to leadership style and administrator characteristics. A brief sampler survey is included. (JAC)

Examines the role of the counselor in higher education in light of decreases in student enrollment. Discusses some of the changing roles and responsibilities of counselors and explores the counselors' transferable skills to administrative roles. (LLL)

The new president of Spelman College, Johnnetta Cole, would like to make Spelman the leading center of international thought on the condition of Black women in the world. She wants to remain active as an academician and is finding time to pursue her scholarly work. (MLW)

One researcher mixes techniques of anthropological field work and statistical analysis in his studies of the cultural dimensions of business negotiation in different countries. (MSE)

The history, status, and expectations of women in higher education are chronicled. It is suggested that as their opportunities expand, women in academe may experience a new renaissance of their ability and potential. Among the issues addressed are new career oaths and administrator networks. (LBH)

This comparison of characteristics of directors of Association of Research Libraries' member libraries in 1966 and 1981 indicates that, in both years, directors were predominantly middle-aged male graduates of liberal arts programs. Significant differences were observed in directors' regions of origin, library education, additional graduate…

Early childhood centers today are buffeted with unprecedented financial, organizational, and societal challenges. This article profiles "exceptional directors" who have responded to these challenges through their skills in leading people, working with parents, developing programs, managing their organizations, and advocating for…

Problems faced by Black administrators in three community substance abuse agencies in Iowa were examined to determine the following: (1) the unique problems they faced; (2) their problems in relation to the expectations of their employers, co-workers, and clients; and (3) whether they believed there were problems specifically related to their…

At the conference on American high school reform sponsored by the Council for Basic Education, three themes emerged: (1) the problems facing secondary schools have been accurately identified; (2) educators know the solutions; and (3) what is needed is the political will to implement what is known. At the conference, Professor Chester Finn…

Describes the judicial, financial, academic support, and community functions required in the administration of services for physically handicapped students. A model of service delivery is offered. Administrator characteristics needed to fulfill the model are considered. (Author)

This report summarizes the findings of three studies conducted by the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development in San Francisco, California. The first comprised five case studies of school principals. The second synthesized studies on collaborative arrangements for school improvement, and the third is a review of five studies…

This publication contains seven essays on current and important issues in higher education and a 1994-95 faculty salary report. "Faculty Salaries, 1994-95" (John B. Lee) offers a detailed analysis of three reports on faculty salaries. "Faculty Workload and Productivity in the 1990s: Preliminary Findings" (Henry L. Allen)…