There have been dramatic changes in the environment surrounding American higher education and admissions professionals have had to adapt to them. Demographics, new societal attitudes, new complexities in admissions work, and new economic restrictions are seen as having changed the admissions profession. (Author/MLW)

Of the significant differences observed between role conception, behaviors, perceptions, and expectations, the most striking finding was the magnitude of the discrepancies between principals' reported actual behavior and the expectations expressed by teachers. (Author/IRT)

This article discusses changes in teacher education, administrative practices, and governmental actions that are needed to make art an integral part of special education. (SJL)

Describes a program in the Vallejo City Unified School District (California) in which the principal, using classroom observation and teacher conferences, assumes the role of teacher of the staff. (Author/JM)

A brief description of a remediation and dismissal process that ensures due process for employees while encouraging principals to adhere to a strong code of professional and ethical conduct. (Author/MLF)

Today's instructional leader must possess skills in four critical areas: curriculum development, clinical supervision, staff development, and teacher evaluation. (Author/JM)

Outlines four observational tools which child care administrators can use for evaluating their caregivers. (MP)

Various cost analysis techniques for colleges and universities are discussed. The role of dean, department head, and provost or president in the procedure are described. A technique that limits the potential for misuse and helps academic administrators is recommended. (BH)

A discussion of school politics: the techniques educators use to advance their interests with their peers and with the community. (SJL)

Understanding of four basic organization management models--the rational model, the mechanistic model, the collegial/organic model, and the political theory/bargaining model--can aid school principals in critically assessing their own administrative styles. (LH)

The educational administrator interviewed in this article expounds upon his theory that a low-level authority profile, communications skills, and leadership qualities in innovative education are the essential elements of a successful school principal. (LH)

The research and opinions reported in this article make a strong case for the principalship to include instructional leadership in its role definitions. (Author/LH)

How the school's chief administrator--the principal--works with people on a daily basis is the primary determinant of the overall success of the school. (Author/ LH)

Presented is a brief framework, with suggestions to help a principal provide necessary staff assistance when implementing a mainstreaming effort. (KC)

The history, status, and expectations of women in higher education are chronicled. It is suggested that as their opportunities expand, women in academe may experience a new renaissance of their ability and potential. Among the issues addressed are new career oaths and administrator networks. (LBH)