Summarizes the major themes of the 11 books which, in the opinions of 166 community college presidents and professors of education, have influenced the community college movement. Notes the areas not covered by the books and discusses the usefulness of a recognized body of community college literature to scholars and practitioners. (JP)

Traces the history and maturation of the Presidents Academy of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges and the group's recent achievements in fulfilling the professional development needs of community college chief executives. (AYC)

Identifies some of the conflicting demands placed upon community college presidents by their various constituencies and roles. Reviews the major findings of several studies on the multiple roles of the community college president and argues that an underlying principle of ethical integrity can help the president balance his/her many roles. (AYC)

Reviews some of the difficulties that result from the change of a college's president and suggests 11 activities which can be initiated by a college in support if its president in his/her early months. (AYC)

Reports findings of a survey of 518 two-year college administrators conducted to determine: (1) their relative interest in 26 educational and management topics; and (2) their interest in attending or sending staff to workshops on these topics or in examining related periodical or monographic literature. (JP)

Offers eight questions and answers to help administrators quickly assess the computing services issues as it relates to their institution. Covers topics including computing services planning, computer skills incorporation in general education curricula, acquisition of software and hardware, computer centers, microcomputers, and personal advantages…

Provides an overview of the goals, recent activities, and plans of the Presidents Academy of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges. Lists the members of the executive committee who can be contacted with suggestions for additional efforts. (DMM)

Reports on the "Women in Community College Administration" conference. Cites attendance prerequisites that college presidents accompany female administrators. Quotes from keynote speech by Stelle Feuers on women's rise up the management ladder. Presents representative panel discussion subjects and introduces major conference and panel…

Discusses the concept of burnout. Looks at the community college president's role and factors contributing to presidential burnout. Summarizes the results of a discussion and survey of presidential burnout, revealing the symptoms associated with burnout and ways of preventing them. Urges sensitivity to burnout within the college community. (DMM)

Reviews the findings of a survey of college presidents who had served at three or more colleges with regard to their feelings about presidential mobility and the ideal presidential term's length. Points to the advantages and disadvantages of short and long presidential terms to the institution, president, and faculty. (AYC)

Points to the advantages of a long tenure for community college presidents in terms of opportunities for long-range planning and president-board relationships. Suggests ways of maintaining flexibility and enthusiasm throughout a long term in office. (AYC)

Presents the findings of a survey of community/junior college presidents, based on responses of 743 members (61 percent) of the original sample. Focuses on their characteristics, responsibilities, and attitudes toward state funding, tuition, and college role. (DML)

Maintains that community college administrative policies and rules must grow out of community needs as interpreted by the board of trustees. Stresses the importance of the board's knowing what the community wants and identifying the ongoing problems affecting the institution and making policies accordingly. (DMM)

Seeks to define the role of community college presidents as opinion leaders and active community participants. Identifies the attributes necessary for effective community participation and points to time constraints and the need to adopt controversial positions as possible drawbacks. Urges presidential commitment and responsibility to the…

Predicts difficult times ahead for small/rural community colleges. Maintains community college leadership must set examples of positivism, high quality services and programs, and concentrate on maintaining a productive instructional climate; meet community needs; enhance delivery of instruction and resources; use financial resources effectively;…