Data were collected from reports prepared by consultants for 12 school boards that were involved in active superintendent searches. The reports reflected the comments of 88 school board members in the 12 districts. These are compared with the national recommended standards for preparing school leaders. The standard on community collaboration was…

Through a strategic plan the University of Southern California School of Dentistry will achieve a new balance between research, postdoctoral education, predoctoral education, and patient care. In achieving this balance, the school will become an integral part of the USC communities. (MLW)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association governance system makes it difficult for presidents to develop a consensus on what needs to be done about college athletics. The Presidents' Commission must be strengthened as the present procedures for making decisions are not likely to sustain a reform movement. (MLW)

Describes creation and evolution of University of Wyoming's Academic Deans/Student Affairs Advisory Council (AD/SAAC). Describes importance of AD/SAAC in linking the University's academic and student affairs divisions. Notes effectiveness of this structure in improving decision making and cooperation between these two divisions. (Author/CM)

Analysis of the process used by a faculty-student committee to choose medical student summer researchers (N=82) over two years looked at project findings in comparison with findings of other-funded projects by rejected applicants and with the original proposals. The soundness of the review process was supported. (MSE)

Teachers can nominate parents who have a variety of political and demographic characteristics to serve on school advisory committees. Administrators who have knowledge of group dynamics and of how adults learn will help committees succeed. Outlines basic principles for effective meetings. (MLF)

Founded at the AAUP's Fourth Annual Meeting, Committee W on the Status of Women in the Academic Profession pioneered in addressing problems facing women in academe. Quiescent for several decades, the Committee returned to full activity in 1970 and has been an assertive voice for women ever since. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the value of information in American democracy, the evolution and current status of federal information policy, and the need for a national strategy to facilitate evolution toward an information society. Specific information policy goals and principles are identified, and suggestions for implementing policy formation are presented. (59…

The search for a leader is seen as a symbolic process through which institutional goals are discovered, political influence is negotiated, organizational values and myths are confirmed, uncertainty is reduced, and processes of choice are simplified. (Author/MLW)

A survey of medical school administrators and curriculum committee chairmen sought information on committee organization, membership, role and philosophy, and curriculum tasks, and their perceived impact as it related to their approach, procedures, and makeup. (MSE)

Describes an analysis of the involvement of faculty in library and information studies education in the Special Libraries Association (SLA) over the past five years. The activity of faculty in SLA is compared to the activities of SLA members in library schools, and the proper role of faculty in professional associations is discussed. (seven…

Describes two ways to conduct research on the distinctive features of an institution: by establishing a college committee or by hiring an outside consultant. Considers the steps involved and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. (DMM)

By giving teachers control over improving the curriculum, an Idaho school system has created a systemwide syllabus that guides each teacher in each subject and grade. (MLF)

School board presidents are faced with many challenges as leaders. A past president of the Dallas (Texas) school board shares his experiences and maintains that an effective board president must be willing to take risks and criticism and be totally committed to public education. Provides a leadership style evaluation form to rate board presidents.…

Describes how a class "government" is used to organize and manage a first-grade classroom. All students are assigned to one of five committees (math, reading, science, trips, and writing), each of which has specific tasks to perform. Notes that such activities encourage children to take responsibility for their own learning. (MDM)