Reports on a survey of the attitudes of college (two- and four-year) and university presidents and school superintendents toward doctoral degrees earned in external degree programs. (IRT)

Questionnaires asking principals, teachers, and superintendents to rank-order items dealing with the principal's actual and ideal role were sent to 105 school jurisdictions in Ontario, Canada. Findings indicated teachers and superintendents view the principal's role differently, while the principal view of his role is most like that of the…

A survey of 96 school psychologists and 75 school superintendents showed the two groups to have generally similar personal value systems and to be in overall agreement in their respective rankings of school psychology goals. (Author)

The data seem to indicate that both educational and public administrators try to alleviate or solve a workday problem in similar ways, although differences do exist, and that administrators do not use systematic decision-making procedures. (Author/IRT)

This paper assesses the current influence of administrator associations on state policy-makers, concludes that their impact is much reduced, and directs administrators toward improving their resources, leadership, and strategy if they would compete for a more persuasive voice. (Author/IRT)

Factors such as the "internal/external" status of the chief negotiator and expressed attitudes regarding the perceived benefits of collective negotiations were found to be related to the stage of bargaining at which a settlement was reached, as well as the number of hours spent in negotiation. (Author)

Dr. Richey, Superintendent of the Pascagoula Municipal Separate School District, has not only been a catalyst for change in the local district, but has also continued to forcefully influence public education on state and national levels. He has inspired his total staff to seek maximum personal effort and to secure "quality education for…

Three studies of school superintendents demonstrate the relationship between leadership styles and organizational culture. When these findings are compared and contrasted they show that persons with three distinct leadership styles--charismatic, intentional and symbolic--used different means to induce organizational change but educational equity…

Presents the results of a study of the use of corporate management techniques by California public schools superintendents. Results show that schools of education should consider including instruction on management techniques in future curriculum. (MD)

As superintendent of the Portland (Oregon) Public Schools, Matthew Prophet is applying military management strategies to the city's schools and appears to be winning the battle for effective urban education. Prophet's talents lie in decentralized management techniques, a participatory approach to budgeting, and aggressive pursuit of…

Terms the American Association of School Administrators' Assessment Center project a major milestone in both research and professionalism pertaining to school superintendents. The project has three phases: identifying appropriate skills and behaviors, determining assessment tools, and creating pilot center for excellence. Follow-up and…

Outlines the reasons for having superintendents function as negotiators with employee unions. Includes six recommendations: (1) understand the negotiating process; (2) build a negotiating team; (3) know the costs; (4) learn negotiation rules; (5) develop a strategy; and (6) review these tips. Includes a list of pitfalls. (MD)

Outlines 11 suggestions for guiding boards in selection of a new superintendent. Important in the process are: setting aside the time and resources, establishing qualifications, and ensuring confidentiality and objectivity during the search. (MD)