Viewing a specification as both an internal and an external communications tool, information and guidance are provided in the critically important area of specifying what to look for when purchasing specific types of instructional equipment or systems. (Author/MLF)

Practical behaviors are suggested, which are part of an effective style for a building principal. Emphasis is on leadership, time management, and positive communication with students and staff. (SJL)

An instrument is presented for self-assessment by secondary school principals to identify both their willingness to intervene and their style of intervention in conflict situations with students and colleagues. (Author/MLF)

Offers suggestions to prospective applicants for community college president positions on revising vitae to fit institution's desires, how to handle screening committee and board of trustee interviews, how to assess the nature of the college's organizational structure, and where to secure more information about the institution. (MB)

Guidelines for supervisors and managers in handling grievances are presented, with suggestions for avoiding the long and costly arbitration process whenever possible. The author stresses that management must understand the perspective of the arbitrator who is bound by the labor contract and precedent. (MF)

Lists and annotates documents on the administration of career education which were screened from a computer search of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) collection by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Career Education. Identifies bibliographies, administrative manuals, inservice guides, and university programs pertinent to career…

Offers an alternative to zero base budgeting called multi-level based budgeting. (Author/MLF)

The authors discuss voluntarism, citizen involvement, adult education, and why and how adult educators should train suitable volunteers for service in adult education. They offer guidelines for administrators of a voluntary operation. (MF)

Discusses steps child care directors should take to develop a written business plan which will provide well thought out goals and guidelines for business actions and decisions. Argues that every center needs a yearly business plan. (NH)

Presents relevant ideas to administrators on the topics of employee needs and concerns, rule-making, pep talks, secretary-employer relationship, leading versus managing, requests for raises, employee group burn-out, dealing with anger. (NH)

An effective school board policy on grading needs to include the following six components: (1) philosophy; (2) definition of terms; (3) line of responsibility; (4) legal review; (5) academic achievement and behavioral skills reported separately; and (6) policy review. (MLF)

A superintendent of 12 years presents a guide for superintendent success in interpersonal skills. His precepts include: always demonstrate integrity; maintain a sense of humor; be prepared to lead; respond to the situation, not the person; give credit where it's due; and insist on an objective evaluation. (CJH)

Discusses the need for, selection and use of health consultants in child care programs. (BB)

Uses the analogy of running a ship in discussing the everyday problems encountered in the direction of a day care center. Emphasizes the efforts of teachers and administrators to make a commitment to resolving difficult issues by problem solving. Stresses the need to build and maintain a real sense of community in the center. (RWB)

Fifteen recommendations are made for structuring governing board meetings, delegation of authority, new trustee orientation, trustee development, and communication with the president and campus community, to promote more effective board operation. (MSE)