The tendency to regard accountability in schools as a panacea must be avoided. A criterion-based evaluation rather than a norm-based evaluation should be used. (Author/AF)

Author analyzes student expectations as they affect professorial performance. (Author)

The author responds in detail to a column by the Executive Director of the Alabama Education Association relative to needed improvements in the preparation of teachers and administrators in the state. While agreeing with some of the concerns, the position is taken that the School of Education at UAB is moving in the right direction with…

The present study compared the participation of men and women in the administration of schools of education, with reference to proportion, professional preparation, background experiences, current responsibilities, and orientation toward social interaction. (Author/RK)

The problem of allocating increasingly limited funds appropriately in higher education is discussed in an introductory manner. The article describes the development of an allocation process that was developed and used in a college of education in making allocations of library/media funds to departments and program.