The process of instituting professional/vocational development programs for faculty, administrators, and general staff at the Australian National University is described, with emphasis on fitting the development programs and policy to the nature and objectives of the university. (MSE)

Planning change through faculty and administrative development is discussed. The development of a comprehensive faculty and administrative development program involves instructional, curricular, organizational, personal, and professional development. (Author/MLW)

Effective administration entails implementing plans and budgets. An understanding of financial procedures enables an administrator to make sound decisions about pricing or to receive support from the parent organization, based on financial information and other considerations. (Author/SSH)

Describes the design, implementation, and impact of the Mobile Training for Directors of Day Care Centers (MTDDC) Program, a program that was created to provide directors with information to improve their administrative and organizational skills. (Author/RH)

The individual's ability to function effectively in society differs, it is suggested, from the ability to observe and understand society and its work roles. Which responsibilities for training are appropriate to higher education and which to employers are discussed. (Author/MLW)

A model of staff development is presented which applies inservice education methods to the special conditions of rural Alaska. An individualized, field-based training program is cooperatively planned with those receiving the training. Ultimately, each trainee constructs an implementation plan. A follow-up assesses whether the program objectives…

Describes a systems approach to administrator evaluation that incorporates performance appraisal and management by objectives. (Author/JM)

The State of Michigan Student Aid Agency and an advisory committee of practicing campus aid administrators developed a questionnaire to identify the current level of program awareness and perceived needs for further training that exist in Michigan campus aid communities. The questionnaire and an analysis of the survey are presented. (MLW)

Describes a summer course in newspaper management and its stages of (1) familiarization of newspaper operations, (2) data gathering, and (3) analysis and strategies. (RL)

Reviews selected literature on childhood hyperactivity and suggestions for management of this behavior syndrome. Argues that little consideration has been given to the consequences for parents and siblings of having a hyperactive child present in the family setting. Little attention has been focused on the implementation of management techniques.…

Describes two experiments: the first was conducted to measure the effects of written instructions given overtly in role-playing test sessions and covertly in an on-the-job performance review; the second successfully replicated the effects obtained during role-playing in the first and rated effectiveness of the performances. References are listed.…

Reviews the changes in management approach that have been implemented at the headquarters of the New York City Board of Education. Discusses individuals' roles in revamping administrative procedures, and considers the importance of urban educational research in shaping new policies. (GC)

Suggests that organizations, instead of forcing women into the common mold, ought to institute policies recognizing that each person contributes uniqueness that can enhance the corporation. (Author/JM)

Probes the benefits and a few drawbacks of teleconferencing. Suggests users benefit by exchanging information, discussing policies, coordinating facilities, forecasting trends, solving problems, clarifying course topics, reinforcing learning, saving travel money and administrative time, and involving junior level people. Compares phone…

Responding to the problem of an appropriate institutional structure to meet the needs of a clientele group dominated by the part-time student, the author promotes matrix management, which calls for great dexterity, flexibility, and willingness to relinquish power while recognizing the need for coordination, collaboration, and continuation. (EA)