The report examines the needs and methods for administrative self-renewal from several viewpoints--Forbes Bottomly, Terrel Bell, Ralph Nader, Price Cobbs, Malcolm Knowles, Philip Swain, and Edward Brainard. The introduction notes that rates of change in all fields of education are increasing, but the infusion of techniques and ideas via new…

A comprehensive program was begun in 1972 at Furman University to revitalize its management planning processes and to develop a management planning model that could be used by other institutions. The effort continues as part of Furman's ongoing administrative operation. The resulting Management Planning Project at Furman is described in this…

Certain principles, assumptions, and caveats are considered in this conference paper that are relevant to the formal evaluation of academic administrators. Academic administration is defined as "leadership and managerial activity associated with teaching, research, educational services such as counseling or placement, and extension activities…

Contrasts the role of formal education and training with informal methods (including first-hand experiences) in developing managerial talent as well as professional abilities, with implications for the adult educator. Discussion of professional education in medicine, law, and engineering is included. (EM)

A career development training program in Los Angeles, California, schools has three components: (1) preservice training for participants from the district staff, self-nominated or recruited through an affirmative action plan; (2) training for new administrators; and (3) training for experienced administrators. The programs are cooperative ventures…

A summary of existing literature on administrative information services management skills in the nonuniversity, private sector is provided, followed by discussion of a study to determine the management skills perceived to be necessary for directing university units. (Author/MLW)

The author focuses on training practices in Nigeria and issues that influence these practices. Background information on supervisory and management training in Nigeria and cross-cultural perspectives are provided. The article is based on information taken from interviews with personnel and training managers in Nigerian manufacturing companies in…

The author focuses on training practices in Nigeria. Discussion centers on the general approach to management and supervisory training, with particular attention to (1) characteristics of training programs for small, medium, and large companies and (2) the procedures used to arrive at training plans and needs. Evaluation practices are also…

Discusses Computer Sciences Corporation's (CSC) philosophy, objectives, and management principles which provide framework for its training and development programs; describes CSC's corporate and division-level training and development programs; presents a case study of one division-level course's development, implementation, and evaluation; and…

From a sample of 943 school business managers, 370 (40 percent) respondents prioritized 15 different training categories for the position of school manager; described training they had received; identified those categories that currently apply to their work; and supplied basic demographic information. (MLF)

Describes a conceptual framework that provides for the principal to be the "school leader" but not the "instructional leader." Defines the principal's primary duties as program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Discusses implications of framework on training and practice. (Author/NEC)

Thirteen ideas for marketing and implementing the assessment center concept are presented. These call for a primary focus on individuals and on excellence, preparation and organization, assessor training, assessor newsletters, accessible locations, a statewide advisory board, an action plan, confidentiality, both causal and formal meetings,…

A principal and assessor for an Alabama school system describes the professional benefits of her experience with the NASSP Assessment Center Project: peer interaction, informal exchanges, and close personal contact with five other practicing administrators. (TE)

The need for networking to improve college administrators' managerial capabilities is discussed, and a new exchange program between British Columbia and England providing professional development and leadership education opportunities for senior administrators is described. Additional short-term professional development programs to help…

Briefly examines the Bell System as it existed before its break-up, changes that have occurred and what has resulted, and efforts of an instructional developer to design a learning experience for middle managers as they move into this new work environment. The resultant seminar and its focus are discussed. (MBR)