This article presents responses from four College of Education deans to a series of questions posed by the Penn State University "Journal of Teacher Education" (JTE) editorial team.

Education deans in the United States describe their approach to solving leadership problems that were cast as organizational dilemmas. The deans who participated in the study had been education deans for at least 6 to 7 years, indicating that they had avoided the revolving door syndrome of 4.5 years in a single appointment. Deans described their…

This study represents an attempt to identify elements of leadership strategies of academic administrators through the study of one particular role--the deanship. (JA)

A survey indicates that deans of schools of education perceive their responsibilities and powers differently than the colleagues with whom they work. (JD)

Regardless of the specific leadership model employed by school of education deans, collaboration is essential to reconcile and harmonize competing needs. Collaboration within the department, with arts and sciences deans, and with unions and agencies outside of the university is discussed. (IAH)

Questions relative to unit strengths and weaknesses, mission, resource allocation, and desired leadership characteristics should be addressed prior to beginning a dean selection process. Responses to these questions may help instititions find a dean who can provide the desired type of leadership. (DF)

Texas teacher education faculty, department heads, deans, and chief academic officers consider deans of education to be at least moderately effective in making decisions about teacher education. Perceptions of the deans' decision making about instructional programs, research, and student, faculty, and financial affairs were studied. (PP)

A survey of deans of colleges of education indicated two major issues: cultivating and promoting progressive ideas among faculty and students, and regret that they had little time for personal pursuits. (JD)

Data from a national survey of 191 assistant and associate deans of education provides the basis for a description of the people who occupy these positions, as well as a description of how they view their careers and job responsibilities. (IAH)

Results are reported from a study which sought to identify factors that faculty (particularly research-oriented faculty) use in evaluating a dean of an education unit. The study specifically examined whether the ability to foster collaboration is an attribute that faculty use in their assessments of a dean. (IAH)

The methods of teaching and the content of social meliorism must become coeval entities in teacher education. This article discusses implications of the trend which has led schools of education, and their faculties and leaders, to become preoccupied with the means rather than the ends of schooling practice. (IAH)

Problems faced by a college dean in his first year are described and ways of finding solutions discussed. (JD)

The hypothesis that newly appointed deans experience a "honeymoon" when faculty expectations are very high was explored in a study of 163 teacher education institutions. Faculty members did anticipate a change in institutional mission and more help in getting outside funds from new deans. Strategies for veteran deans are suggested. (PP)

Survey responses of 243 deans of teacher education programs ranked the following factors as the highest indicators of quality for initial selection of faculty members: preparation in area of specialization; unquestionable integrity; publication in refereed journals; specificity as to teaching assignment and type of institution; supervisor reports;…