Offers practical suggestions as to how the academic dean in a college or university can provide opportunities to women and minority faculty, even given current fiscal conditions. Discusses: (1) the screening and search process; (2) strategies for recruiting faculty; (3) strategies for coping with retrenchment; and (4) other strategies which…

Describes current attitudes toward staff development through inservice education, the need to coordinate staff evaluation and inservice programs, and the leadership required of administrators and committees. Particular attention is paid to basing inservice programs on needs expressed by teachers. The program followed in Fort Lee (New Jersey) is…

A study of 25 college and university campuses to determine whether the college presidency is still an influential leadership position is discussed. The objectives were to find out what today's presidents think of their jobs and to learn how their immediate colleagues and publics view them as leaders. (MLW)

Five objectives are suggested for teacher education institutions to use in response to National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education guidelines on multicultural education: (1) identifying faculty strengths; (2) eliciting administrative support; (3) establishing program goals; (4) setting course requirements; and (5) involving the…

Reviews Douglas McGregor's "Theory X" and "Theory Y" views of teacher supervision. Concludes that supervisors need to understand the personal belief systems of the teachers they are supervising. (FL)

Identifies some of the pressures that have led to a growing public interest in vouchers and describes how some districts have utilized public choice models of education in response to these pressures. (Author/JM)

Reports survey results from 162 teachers, 24 administrators, and 30 professionals on science supervisor roles in order that most fit their needs. Roles relate to concerns in instruction, curriculum, staff development, implementation, management, assessment, and assignment/transfer/load. Implications are briefly discussed. (JN)

A principal whose school was closed draws from her experience 10 ways to make the school closing experience more successful. (JM)

Persistent problems in managing research scientists are discussed: lack of preparation for group work, a tradition of lack of trained management, conflict between management and scientific objectives, performance evaluation, and administrative structure. (MSE)

Teachers and their students in the small British open schools resemble a family. The goals are carefully conceived and directed but may be carried out on an impromptu basis to meet the students' unique needs. (Author/MLF)

Summarizes research findings on the effectiveness of principals' behaviors in the areas of knowledge and skills, goal-setting activities, and management behavior. Recommends ways to reduce barriers to effective behavior. Available from the American Association of School Administrators, 1801 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209. (MLF)

Presents a true-false quiz and lengthy answers on current and emerging findings in school law and educational research. Focuses on the principal's responsibility for improving instruction. (Author/WD)

Pinpoints factors contributing to a successful internship experience for aspiring principals, including clearly stated program objectives, a good relationship between the intern and the building administrator, regular meetings of the intern and all administrative staff, and adequate preparation of the intern before assuming the position.…

A survey of 228 Indiana elementary educators examined the administrative role behavior of service deliverers to handicapped students. Role perceptions of special education directors and principals were compared with the expectations of regular and special class teachers and superintendents. The study revealed considerable ambiguity and the…

Describes a new method of resolving conflicts, called "collective gaining," that has been implemented in the Forest Park (Illinois) public school system. The method encourages teachers, administrators, and school board members to work together to benefit all parties concerned. (Author/WD)