The decision not to display graphic photographs of war to accompany a Montgomery College (Maryland) production of the Jean Anouilh play "Antigone," and related controversies over the use of facilities and faculty-college relations, are discussed. It is concluded that no episode of censorship on campus is minor. (MSE)

Presents results of a survey of screening and risk assessment policies in child protective services (CPS) in 100 counties in 8 states. Findings reveal mixed practices and a general lack of evaluation of developed systems. (NH)

A program that encourages knowledge generation and reflection is peer-assisted leadership (PAL), where principals shadow one another and conduct reflective interviews. Principals' reactions reveal their concerns about professional isolation, their need for relevant information, their frustrations as instructional leaders, and their desire to avoid…

Changing the corporate culture of a college or university is a complex undertaking and a task that must often be accomplished to enable innovations in mission, programs, organizational structure, and ways of conducting institutional affairs. Administrators can use specific techniques to lead intelligently, sensitively, firmly, and collegially.…

A study examined how department chairpersons enhanced research performance of college and university faculty. By applying grounded theory methods to a corpus of 33 interviews with chairpersons, the study resulted in a typology of chair roles (administrative, advocacy, interpersonal), then assessed the process of assistance for faculty at four…

Weary of adversarial contract negotiations, management and staff at Glenview (Illinois) Public Schools worked with union leaders to design a collaborative or strategic bargaining system. Superintendent played a significant role by obtaining board and union confidence, educating others about newly restructured roles, and moving from directing to…

Discusses an investigation into factors affecting planning effectiveness in Hong Kong self-managing schools. An analysis of survey data from schools participating in the School Management Initiative scheme shows that principal's support and resource support are significant factors in predicting positive planning outcomes. Explores flexible…

Synthesizes evidence from three independent studies of conditions fostering organizational learning in schools conducted in different contexts, but using comparable methods. The purpose was to identify such conditions from state, district, and school sources, relying on qualitative data from 111 teachers in 14 schools. Collegial atmosphere and…

Describes steps taken by the English department at Washington State University to deal with the double bind of overproduction of PhDs and the situation of temporary instructors. Addresses the forces pushing against these efforts and the department chair's difficulties in dealing with those forces. (RS)

According to a former principal, the best strategies for improving schools are to delegate authority, enlist faculty in critical decisions, impose questions instead of solutions, and create an environment where teachers can continually grow and learn together. Principals must be focused on the future, but grounded in reality. (MLH)

To promote strong parent/teacher relationships, principals must articulate a vision and find ways to support it, use regulations and research to battle resistance, provide forums for parents, use parent volunteers in meaningful ways, build networks for parents and students, work with students, and express appreciation for partnership efforts. (MLH)

The thirty-year history of the Black Studies program at Harvard University (Massachusetts) is chronicled, focusing on the roles of recent administrators and the program 's emerging identity within the community of African-American scholarship. Emphasis is placed on the influence of the current administrator, Dr. Henry Louis ("Skip")…

Governmental legislation in Great Britain has substantially changed headteachers' roles and underlined their responsibility for school improvement. This paper presents a preliminary evaluation of the HEADLAMP (Headteachers' Leadership and Management Programme) scheme for beginning principals. Interviews with some program participants revealed…

In contrast with most academic departments, interdisciplinary programs lack automatic identity, clear space, or curricular territory, and motivation is closely linked to program success. This includes motivation of students in class and outside of class, of contributing faculty, of administrators, and of societal peer groups, such as professional…

No matter what standards they follow, principals must be skilled team builders, instructional leaders, and visionary risk-takers. There are five emerging roles: historian, cheerleader, lightning rod, landscaper (environmental scanner), and anthropologist. To succeed, principals must be empowered by districts, become authentic leaders, and make…