Evaluated the process and consequences of recentralizing services by surveying staff (N=24) and clients (N=15) of a community mental health clinic. Analyzes the planning, decision-making, implication, and effects of the change and illustrates the complexity of the adiministrator's role in restructuring services. (Author/JAC)

This essay examines the growth of professionalism in educational administration and concludes that early promise was not fulfilled, mainly because social and political factors influenced training programs and practice more than did research and theory. Areas in which educational administration still falls short of professionalism are discussed.…

The bureaucratic and adaptive models of administration are compared, and the adaptive style is found most appropriate for research administration, providing a necessary level of organizational consistency and control while alllowing for the unexpected and promoting productivity. Elements of organization, operations, and communications are…

Suggests that student personnel services could be expanded to provide employee assistance programs for college faculty and staff. Outlines steps to implement an EAP including planning, organizing, budgeting, staffing, directing, and evaluating. Suggests more effective use of campus resources to preserve human resources. (JAC)

Argues that teacher evaluation is necessary if the performance of teachers is to be improved. Suggests that it can be made more palatable as well as effective if those responsible for it realize that there is value in evaluation. (FL)

After an analysis of the dimensions that they believe indicate quality, the authors suggest actions that principals can take to pursue excellence in their schools. (JW)

Surveys teachers, administrators, superintendents, and school board members for opinions on whether each of 18 major characteristics commonly associated with effective schools could actually be included in the local school programs. Suggests courses of action for superintendents. (JW)

Small colleges can make a virtue of the need to use administrative staff flexibly and to train young staff. Senior administrators must assume a variety of tasks, and young administrators can develop their skills while covering key functions. (MSE)

Reviews the methods and findings of an investigation of the impact of collective bargaining on the role perceptions of community college presidents. Compares the responses of presidents in collective bargaining environments with those in noncollective bargaining environments. Reveals similar perceptions in terms of priorities and time consumption…

Argues that content area teachers should assume the major responsibility for preparing students in the areas commonly assessed in minimum competency tests. Sets forth four problems in convincing content area teachers to assume this role and offers techniques for persuading them to do so. (FL)

Research shows that hands-on science education is more effective than a textbook and lecture approach. This suggests that the "new curriculum" introduced in science classes in the seventies was more effective than was thought. (JM)

Discusses student rights and responsibilities, the role of the court, and the role of school officials in matters concerning student discipline, disruptive behavior, and violence. (MJL)

Using a framework for planned change, this study assessed the status of knowledge about effective and ineffective school principal behaviors. Obstacles that principals face in their attempts at school improvement were also reviewed. (Author/PN)

Argues that providing leadership and opportunities for staff members to become more effective in their jobs are the primary responsibilities of a school principal. Offers a number of suggestions for use in staff development. (FL)

Administrators seeking the cooperation of teachers in the classroom observation phase of teacher evaluations should establish well-defined criteria in the areas of planning, technical skills, instructional skills, and classroom management so that teachers can recognize the evaluation process as an objective attempt to encourage their professional…