A career in the broadcasting, recording, or film industries is attractive to many people, partly because of the glamour that tends to be identified with these fields. Several of the best known careers, completely behind the scenes or only partly in the spotlight but also interesting and challenging, are described. (Editor/RK)

Educators' ability to tap the potential of available knowledge will determine the success or failure of school-improvement efforts. The average school employee is unacquainted with methods, strategies, and structures that could revolutionize the quality of education and school life. The current system is information-poor and cannot promote change…

Discusses the following aspects of associate degrees: which occupations they prepare students for, how to select and prepare for a college program, and where to find information about associate degree programs and careers. (JOW)

Highlights bad management practices: not providing clear instructions or job descriptions; rewarding work with more work; carrying grudges; rewarding employee "rats"; evaluating employees on personality rather than work performance; making sure subordinates do not look too good to superiors; playing favorites; not sharing power; and…

Describes the roles and responsibilities of notetaking paraprofessionals in assisting students with hearing impairments. Guidelines are provided for initiating a notetaking program, including how to facilitate timely distribution of notes, organize notes, choose notetaking materials, establish work areas in each classroom, and foster student…

Discusses a conceptual framework for work behavior (WB) in the school psychology service (SPS) in Norway. A four-factor model of selected tasks was hypothesized and empirically assessed by application of generalizability (G) theory and confirmatory factor analysis. G studies demonstrated that the SPS allocates different priorities to aspects of…

Study surveyed university counseling center directors to identify job tasks and management practices. Directors reported spending the most time on administrative, clinical, and outreach activities. Nearly half of the directors reported spending three to five hours per week on campus leadership activities. (Contains 16 references and 5 tables.)…

A professional development program for leadership, Coaching Leaders to Attain Student Success (CLASS), prepares individuals to coach new and experienced school principals. The program is the product of collaboration between the New Teacher Center at University of California Santa Cruz and the Association of California School Administrators. (MLF)

The first of two articles by members of a committee researching administrative shortage shows that administrator burnout may be the cause. Districts are exploring systemic ways to provide additional support to site administrators, including additional released time, rethinking job responsibilities, and the notion of co-principals. (MLF)

A Missouri school district has a nine-step strategy for selecting principals that involves a broad-based selection committee of staff and community members. (MLF)

Presents survey responses of 71 family life extension specialists concerning academic preparation, job description, salaries, work responsibilities and time demands, and work rewards. Discusses the results in terms of employment opportunities for graduate students in human services. Contains 15 references. (SV)

Discusses the California Society of Librarians recruitment campaign and the results of a survey distributed to California public, academic, and special libraries on librarian specializations, bilingual and minority librarians, openings filled and expected, and salaries. (two references) (MES)

When accepting a new post as a school administrator, it is important to earn the respect and trust of the staff. Suggestions are made that are intended to generate the rapport and support required to succeed as a school executive. (SI)

A number of factors have led to the dearth of qualified high school athletic coaches: an aging faculty, the gender equity promoted in Title IX, a shrinking pool of new teachers willing to coach, meager budgets, the explosive growth of sports such as soccer, and a hyper-competitive attitude among many students and parents. (MLF)

A permanent inhouse auditor at the Tacoma (Washington) school district provides assurance to the administration that complex systems and procedures are effective and that financial reports are accessible. Lists criteria for defining the auditor's role and methods for evaluating the auditor. (MLF)