Reviews the pros and cons of hiring an external consultant to conduct a superintendent search. School board members are advised to exercise caution in choosing a consultant and to vigilantly oversee the consultant's work. (LMI)

Provides an overview of campus search committee roles, responsibilities, and selection processes. Discusses the benefits of utilizing a professional search firm and outlines the qualities of an efficient and successful search process, such as establishing realistic expectations, a clear timeline, a disciplined recruiting strategy, and an organized…

Offers a small business person's guide to nichemanship and ideas about ending a speech, selection of a committee, and managers' behavior. (BB)

A guide to environmental scanning looks at its rationale and relationship to strategic planning, and outlines three administrative approaches: establishment of a committee, sponsoring a scanning conference or event, and assigning the task to the institutional research or planning office. (MSE)

Steps in establishment of Indiana University School of Dentistry's quality assurance program included gathering existing information on quality assurance; ascertaining administrative support; appointing a committee; defining terms and setting goals; raising awareness and commitment; designing a patient satisfaction survey; undertaking a chart…

Four or five events together constitute a lively arts 'series'. Ways to make a college series a success are discussed, covering: goal setting, the talent, and promotion. The usual series range from four to six performances and allows a season ticket holder to experience varied selections of performing arts attraction. (MLW)

The role and tasks of college committees charged with planning for the end of mandatory faculty retirement in 1994 are discussed, and a variety of faculty development, tenure, and salary policy options to consider are outlined. (MSE)

Describes the development, structure and functions of the Organization of American States, a regional international government organization. The description covers the documents produced by various organizational components, bibliographic tools available to verify titles and contents, and the holdings of the Columbus Memorial Library. An extensive…

The selection of the University of Florida's new president, in one of the most public search processes ever conducted at a major university and under the most comprehensive sunshine laws in the nation, is chronicled, based on the public records and interviews with participants and knowledgeable observers. (MSE)

About six years ago, a rural Delaware school district formed a community/staff long-range planning committee to craft a strategic plan that would identify school system values and reallocate resources. As vision and mission statements emerged, technology evolved as a major value, with three goals related to funding and accessibility. Collaborative…

Guidelines are offered for making the most effective use of a college or university alumni board, including (1) analyzing the current membership, (2) identifying strong new members, and (3) working on motivation. A case study at Syracuse (New York) University is offered. Also addressed are increased conflicts with increased board involvement,…

To ensure the success of its enrichment activities program, a Texas elementary school formed principal assistants committees (PACs) comprised of highly diverse community volunteer coordinators. In the PAC program, parents, nonparents, and educators work together, sharing problems and solutions while supporting each others' efforts. Sidebars list…

To involve teachers in curriculum matters, an upstate New York principal formed an advisory committee on school improvement. The group of five dedicated teachers served as a sounding board, an information-gathering body, a goal-setting and policy-making body, and a decision-making partner. All decisions were eventually presented to the entire…

Reorganization of the information systems at Indiana University is chronicled and the role of computing services in linking all parts of the institution in support of both education and administration is discussed. Involvement of planning and policy groups in developing directions and initiatives is also outlined. (MSE)

Describes the San Diego Community College District's Affirmative Action Training Program, which trains all affirmative action representatives on selection committees in compliance, hiring procedures, and committee monitoring. Includes a checklist for assessing organizational commitment to affirmative action. Reviews training goals, content,…