This paper attempts a description of some of the problems principals face, along with suggestions for solving them. The main focus is on discipline and dealing with student misconduct, but relations with parents, teachers, and police are also considered. (Author/SJL)

Describes models that will help principals to become more effective agents of change. (Author/MLF)

These aspects of maintaining the security of computer-processed information concerning mental health patients are discussed: legal protection, technological safeguards, and managerial responsibility. (CTM)

Examines the specific provisions and probable effects of the 1978 amendments to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act on current personnel policies and procedures. Available from Executive Enterprise Publications Co., Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019; $48.00 annually. (Author/PKP)

Discusses the role of the faculty as facilitators of the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by their students for effective learning in terms of the individual and system-wide factors affecting the role. Outlines administrative, faculty, funding, and self-help options for enhancing successful teaching. (MB)

Describes money management as a creative planning process which requires that the college president have up to date information, expand the financial base of the college, emphasize both quality and flexibility in planning. (TP)

The author discusses his experiences in politics and education prior to and including his appointment as President of the Board of Education. ( Author/AM)

Differences between the roles of a corporate administrator and a college president are reviewed and related to the role of an effective trustee. It is noted that accountability demands affect institutional autonomy and that trustees must become more involved in policy-making to protect the academic freedom of colleges and universities in the…

The various meanings of management development are presented in the form of a working hypothesis, concluding that management development highlights the conflict between ideals of enterprise and individual development and that the relationship between the individual and his organization should be reconceptualized. (MF)

Describes what happened when presidents of various state universities in Florida tried to act as publishers of campus newspapers. (LJR)

A high school principal emphasizes the important role the principal should have in meeting the needs of immigrant students and in supporting the ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers who are frequently isolated from the main academic life of the school. (CFM)

In dealing with government red tape, the author suggests, five rules can help: Don't believe politicians' promises of "deregulation"; Don't accept any regulation as final; Do your homework; Give your expertise, even if nobody asks for it; and Maintain standards of professional conduct and competence. (Editor/JT)

Arguing that society and students will both profit if students receive a broader, more value-oriented education than they are now getting, the author cautions governing boards not to measure civilization by dollars but to see the defining of missions and priorities as their primary role. (JT)

Examines personal variables for their effect on attitudes and survey responses of primary school principals and deputy principals when questioned about the role of principal. Significant differences were observed between men and women respondents and minor differences were noted in accordance with age and experience. (Author/DB)

The role of the elementary school principal in improving the quality of reading instruction is primarily one of motivation. (MB)