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Stein, Ronald H., Ed.; Trachtenberg, Stephen J., Ed. – 1993
This book offers 11 essays on hiring in American colleges and universities that explore large issues and provide practical suggestions from the insights and observations of the various contributors. The book is intended to apply to all levels and all types of positions and to help administrators in their efforts to select the best candidate and to…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Administrator Selection, Affirmative Action, College Faculty
Download full textGips, Crystal J.; Bredeson, Paul V. – 1984
An exploratory study focused on teacher participation in the decision-making processes of personnel selection in public schools. A stratified random selection procedure was employed to select a sample of public school teachers (kindergarten through 12th grade) in a large midwestern state. The survey was mailed to a total of 305 teachers, 60…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Decision Making, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education
Albright, K. C.; Nottingham, Marv – 1989
Effective principals are distinguished by their strong leadership, their focused approach to change, and their highly developed analytical skills. The screening and selection process used in reaching the decision to employ such a principal is critical; districts often fail to gather comprehensive information about candidates and fail to thoroughly…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Leadership Qualities, Personnel Selection
Bromert, Jane Doyle – 1984
The relatively new phenomenon of using search committees is described as the result of state and federal legislation, a more participatory approach to college administration, and an enlarged pool of qualified candidates. Committee functions include recruiting and screening candidates, checking references, handling interviews, and making…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Advisory Committees, College Faculty
Riesman, David; Neff, Charles B. – AGB Reports, 1992
Two leading writers on choosing a college president exchange views concerning the statement of leadership qualities, choosing one committee or two for the search process, the number of members of the search committee, selection of the search committee chair, and the period of greatest vulnerability (just before the decision). (DB)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, College Administration, College Presidents, Decision Making
Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Marilou B. – CUPA Journal, 1990
The coordinator of several administrative searches at the State University of New York (Cortland) offers guidance to administrative job seekers. As finalists often have similar educational and professional qualifications, elements of character such as style, personality, charm, and thoughtfulness may make the crucial difference. (DB)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, Employment Interviews, Higher Education
Steller, Arthur W. – Updating School Board Policies, 1984
With 50 percent of all principals planning to retire in the 1980's, hiring good principals should be a matter of planning rather than chance. This pamphlet notes the strategies that can help to ensure that a district hires effective educational leaders as principals. Developing effective job descriptions and interviewing techniques, though…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Selection, Assessment Centers (Personnel)
Wilson, E. B.; Lanier, James L., Jr. – Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, 2002
The purpose of this booklet is to reinforce the thesis that the committee on directors of a foundation board must perform with excellence if the board as a whole is to fulfill its responsibilities with distinction. The committees principal responsibilities include assembling the right mix of director talent, training and organizing that talent,…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, Governing Boards, Higher Education
Howard-Vital, Michelle R. – 1993
This paper considers how to determine leadership characteristics when selection committees conduct a search for a college or university president. It is based on the premise that specific psychological orientations, levels of consciousness, and motivations conducive to successful leadership in higher education can be identified. Search Committees…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection
Grosz, Karen S. – CAPED Journal, 1989
With the increased funding made available by California Assembly Bill 1725, community college faculty members have the opportunity to inform themselves and make changes in policy regarding the disabled. The disabled are often overlooked as a special interest or underrepresented group in affirmative action plans. Individuals involved with the…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Affirmative Action, College Governing Councils, Community Colleges
Kaplowitz, Richard A. – 1988
A discussion of the faculty and administrator selection process looks at the function of search committees, the issue of confidentiality in records, and societal issues that need to be addressed. A number of factors in the effective use of search committees are outlined, including breadth of committee membership, quality of communication within…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Affirmative Action, College Administration, Confidentiality
Rickabaugh, James R.; McCarty, Donald J. – American School Board Journal, 1987
When hiring a search consultant to recruit superintendent candidates, school boards must consider more than reputation and reliability. This article discusses several important considerations, including availability, possible conflicts of interest, and techniques used to construct superintendent profiles, advertise the position, and reduce the…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Competence, Conflict of Interest, Consultants
Peer reviewedZirkel, Perry A.; Gluckman, Ivan B. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Discusses recent sex discrimination cases by women seeking administrative positions. Points out that women plaintiffs alleging sex bias in such cases have a difficult time proving discrimination. (MD)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Sorochty, Roger W.; de Garcia, Isis Carbajal – 1997
This paper provides an overview of the legal considerations involved in the search process for administrative and faculty personnel and the results of a survey of search processes at 89 colleges and universities. It includes excerpts from 10 federal laws concerning non-discrimination in the workplace requirements along with examples of applicable…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, College Administration, College Faculty
Baron, Mark A. – 1990
Current research suggests principal effectiveness is key to a successful instructional program. However, there is considerable lack of uniformity among superintendents regarding principal recruitment and selection. Of the 80 surveys mailed to a random sample of the nation's superintendents, 35 usable surveys rating the importance of 42 recruitment…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Recruitment
