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Direct linkGreen, Madeleine F. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1981
Leadership and leadership development in academe pose a double-edged problem: the ambiguity of the educational enterprise makes that enterprise hard to manage, and the negative attitudes of educators towards the notion of managing education compound this basic problem. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Administrators, Business, College Administration
Peer reviewedAplin, Norita D.; Daresh, John C. – Planning and Changing, 1984
Study of the behavior of a suburban superintendent with a statewide reputation as an educational leader revealed five ways in which the superintendent proved effective. Includes a review of the literature, a description of the methodology, and a discussion of the study's implications for training and selection of superintendents. (PGD)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Selection, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peterson, Kent; Kelley, Carolyn – Leadership, 2001
Because of impending retirements, districts have the opportunity to recruit and train thousands of outstanding new principals. Hiring and retaining quality principals involves identifying and selecting good leaders, socializing them into district culture, and providing ongoing professional development and support. Challenges facing urban,…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Beginning Principals, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership
Wills, Vernon L. – Adult Leadership, 1974
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Adults, Decision Making Skills, Leaders
Download full textCarter, David S. G.; And Others – 1993
Although there are about 15,000 school districts in the United States, each headed by a superintendent, research on the superintendency has not been systematic and dynamic. This book presents a synthesis of research on the superintendency. Chapters include the following: (1) "Smoke, Mirrors, or Reality: Another Instructional Leader" (Shirley M.…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Selection, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHoshmand, Lisa L. T.; Hoshmand, A. Reza – CUPA Journal, 1988
Qualitative aspects of human resource management and leadership are seen as most essential. Based on observations of problematic department management, recommendations are made with respect to selection, training, evaluation, and research and development. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Selection, Administrators, College Administration
Peer reviewedNickerson, Neal – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
This essay shows how the assessment center concept can provide the research base to improve teaching and service in principal preparation programs at colleges and universities. (TE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrator Evaluation, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection
PDF pending restorationUniversity Council for Educational Administration, Columbus, OH. – 1973
This document reports the results of a study conducted to (1) study the impact of certification on talent flow into administration and leadership development of educational administrators; (2) assess the degree to which there are negative consequences or inadequate uses of certification requirements and processes; (3) identify, reassess and/or…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Education, Administrator Qualifications, Administrator Selection
