Variations in the role behaviors of chairmen are examined within the context of Biglan's model and suggestions are offered to enhance the selection, development, and evaluation of these academic administrators. (LBH)

A former department chairman briefly critiques the salient issues addressed in preceding articles. Specific insights into the concept of power in academic departments and the style of departmental management are provided, based upon his experiences as a chairman. (LBH)

How a principal operates and functions as the leader of a school is based on complex interactions. What these are and how they affect the principal are described. Concludes that principals will continue to have major roles in tomorrow's schools. (Editor/RK)

The role of the professional in working with advisory committees and involving relevant publics is discussed. Theory and research, five rules for implementation, and a practical example are presented. (TA)

Procedures for organizing and maintaining quality advisory committees are suggested. (TA)

Colleges of business must practice curricula adaptation, based on the needs of the individuals that they serve, if they are to survive. (KS)

Basic algebraic formulas for calculating research program budgets are explained, using time-tested examples of cost-sharing, fringe benefit, and indirect cost calculation. The method is suggested as a tool for teaching both novice research administrators and researchers. (MSE)

Discusses the role of medical school deans today, examining dramatic decreases in tenure in recent years and the possible reasons. Causes for administrative distress are enumerated. Argues that the dean must set the agenda for action by the medical school, indicates some main items of that agenda, and offers both personal and professional tips to…

Perceptions of school superintendents and school board members regarding their respective roles in school governance were studied with 175 superintendents and 226 school board members. Significant differences were found in role perceptions of superintendents and school board members; both groups believed they should have more authority relative to…

Describes strategies for conducting a successful superintendent search. Outlines issues for the school board to consider, including 10 questions about the nature of the school board and 10 questions to ask the prospective superintendents. Contains tips for identifying the board's and superintendent's operating and communication styles. (LMI)

Students benefit when educators personalize a high school by developing a sense of community. A Puerto Rico international school employed middle-level concepts (interdisciplinary teams and advisory programs) to build community. Community-minded educators develop a definition unique to their school, know the characteristics of effective…

A brief history of the concept of scientific crime prevention is outlined, and development of a college crime prevention program is discussed, including criteria for judging proposals that address a security threat; advantages and disadvantages of three prevention approaches (informational, mechanical, human); innovations; crime in the surrounding…

Argues that trustees at public colleges and universities need to take a more activist role in the governance of their institutions. Maintains that trustees have ceded too much of their power to appointed campus executives, and then given these executives too much authority to run the institutions. Many trustees also fail to address broad academic…