Discusses the increased influence of state legislative bodies on college governance and examines the need for effective lobbying on the part of college administrators. Provides guidelines for lobbying, recommending familiarity with key calendar dates, committee structures, the chairperson's power, the party in control, and the flow of legislation.…

Discusses several conditions that can inhibit or enhance a principal's effectiveness: the size of a school or district, the distribution of power, the unit of management, and the availability of support systems that foster professional development. (Author/IRT)

The school superintendency consists of a set of relatively invariant functions, or job dimensions, that differ among superintendents as to the priority or importance assigned to them because of the differing influences and circumstances under which superintendents operate. (Author/IRT)

A former superintendent and principal believes community relations is an extremely important responsibility of today's school administrators. A model is presented for a good community relations program. (Author/MLF)

A step-by-step process for changing curriculum, based on research by both the Ford and Danforth Foundations, stresses that administrators and teachers must work together to bring about meaningful change. (Author/MLF)

The author proposes a new role synthesis for the principal, that of Chief Executive Officer--the ultimate "quality control officer" for the school and its program. He cites three main areas for change or improvement that principals must effect in order to assume executive authority. (Author/SJL)

This dialogue offers three different points of view on the problems and responsibilities of public school principals. (LH)

As educational leader of the school, the principal must take the initiative to develop strong community support through a public contact system and through the accurate assessment of student needs. (LH)

The feasibility of promoting the development of an egalitarian society via a hierarchically organized educational system is discussed. A model for curriculum management which emphasizes teacher and student participation in the decision-making process is presented as a method for making the schools of the West Indies more democratic. (Author/RLV)

Provides references for administrators, supervisors, consultants, and others concerned with positive leadership of school reading programs. (MKM)

Describes the role of the elementary principal in the Boston schools before and during the court-ordered desegregation effort. Describes how one principal used his increased authority to effect change in his school. (IRT)

This university dean suggests that the successful personnel officer can greatly enhance his role in the modern university by contributing to its effectiveness as a place of learning. This can be done by gaining the support of other university administrators in managerial operations. (LBH)

Organization development is discussed as an integral part of performance management. The author suggests that pooling resources provides for ongoing productivity improvement. (LBH)

Describes efforts by the Michigan State Board of Education to implement a Six Step Accountability Model as a method for developing goals for public education. (RK)

A serious obstacle to releasing the creativity of minority groups for future problem solving is the attitude of white middle-class males, particularly in colleges and universities, who think they are advancing the cause of minorities when they are not. Advances made by minorities are reviewed, along with their resources and some recommendations to…