The new dynamics of the academic marketplace and, in particular, the processes of recruitment are examined in the context of political and legal demand for affirmative action. Described is the way the sociology department at the University of California, Berkeley, carried out its search for three junior faculty in 1975-76. In assessing the…

Discusses progress in the southeastern states regarding mandated testing for would-be principals and summarizes results of a nationwide survey. Responses indicate that 12 states currently require special written examinations and show a movement toward state-mandated examinations for principals. Includes three references. (MLH)

The changing role and selection procedures for college presidents in the United States, and the changing character of education generally, are traced historically. The information may also serve as a current guide for selection committee members. The discussion considers the traditional role of the college president and its evolution, forces for…

The increase in appointments of scientists as vice chancellors of higher education institutions in Australia since 1963 is examined in the context of declining science enrollments and the accepted pattern of scientific research and teaching. (MSE)

The 1989 followup to a 1979 study of possible trends in the selection of administrators, in response to a 1965 federal executive order, is reported. A trend toward selecting external candidates was found to have continued, with the proportion of women selected increasing very little. (MSE)

Courts are reinterpreting and legislatures are revising sunshine laws that require public access to the records of administrator search committees and board meetings. Colleges are obtaining new exemptions to the existing legislation, against much criticism. (MSE)

This report is the fourth in the National Presidents' Study series and presents results of the 1998 study responded to by 2,380 college and university presidents. Highlights of presidents in 1998 compared to 1986 include: the percentage of women presidents doubled, from 9.5 percent to 19 percent; the proportion of minority presidents increased…

Historical background data and recent research on the distribution and representation of black school administrators (especially superintendents and principals) reveal significant trends. Recent trends show blacks are usually appointed to administrative positions in large urban schools with large minority populations and severe problems. Moreover,…

A study of the educational, career, and demographic profiles of university vice-chancellors in the United Kingdom from 1960 to 1996 suggests that the shift from academic to administrative, toward executive and managerial, interpretation of university leadership has produced major changes in the career preparation and professional profiles of these…

We are better prepared today to deal with the problems in library administration, because we not only have the basic work of management theorists, but also staffs who are better educated and more interested in participation. During the last 25 years, there have been two strands in library administration. The older, human relations approach allowed…

Fund-raising by public colleges and universities has been important in their founding and operation throughout U.S. history. At first, fund-raising was the responsibility of the president, and later also of trustees and regents. The term "development" came into use in the 1920s, when private donations were solicited to supplement public funding.…

A 3-year research project was conducted to compare the conflict management behavior of school superintendents and city managers, both of whom are professionally trained experts held accountable to lay legislatures. Chapter 1, "Professionalism and Responsiveness," addresses the inherent tension, in a democracy, between elected officials'…