Points out the dilemma facing principals who try to encourage freedom of expression in student publications while insisting on responsible journalistic practices; notes the importance of appointing well-prepared, mature advisers who will teach students how to write. (GT)

In Britain recent studies of the headmaster role have relied mainly on data obtained from the heads themselves. Here the views of teachers and members of local boards of education are examined. (Author/RK)

Walter Kerr discusses "The Local Administrator as Change Agent" at one of the American Vocational Association, Administrative Division sessions. On the minds of administrators in other sessions were such issues as what it takes to ensure compliance with title IX regulations, how suppliers meet the needs of local administrators, and…

Despite its ambiguous and often conflicting nature, the chairperson's role in instructional innovation and development is critical. Simultaneous faculty and chairperson training, coupled with planning and use of a flexible approach to innovation, can result in effective instructional innovation even under adverse circumstances. (JDS)

Today's community college president may have little direct involvement in instructional methods or innovation. Nevertheless, the role of the president as facilitator of an environment supportive of instructional change should not be underestimated. A number of activities are suggested through which a supportive environment can be created and…

The approach to discipline outlined here focuses on the principal, who has the responsibility and the resources to interpret effectively the behavioral differences among individuals. The approach stresses the sensitive, sensible, and effective use of the resources already available to the school. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the role of effective planning in carrying out administrative reform in Arab countries. Present administrative backwardness is characterized by inefficiency, inability to keep up with educational trends, remoteness from current trends in management science, and inability to prepare for future educational development. Strategies for…

Research administrators must establish and maintain control over discretionary spending, assure all deliverables are completed on time, and assure adequate and controlled funding for grants and contracts. Steps and approaches for accomplishing these tasks are outlined, including planning, tracking, and reporting techniques. (MSE)

Discusses what the college language department needs to communicate to the dean about what it does, including the substance of language, literature, and culture and the disparate teaching demands they create. Focus is on how realistic current staffing patterns are and how they may have to change for language departments to be allocated adequate…

African-American urban elementary school principals were interviewed regarding how their race and gender statuses influenced perceptions about their administrative roles. Race and gender statuses were important in shaping these principals' social constructions of their administrative roles and their sense of mission vis a vis students. Race,…

Explores the effects of California's Class Size Reduction Initiative on district leaders, examines initial district-level implementation efforts, investigates how district implementation proceeded, and analyzes leaders' perceptions of benefits and challenges. Districts that implemented the program smoothly operated at a businesslike speed,…

Discusses guidelines for building principals interested in successful reading leadership: keeping up-to-date with professional literature; working cooperatively with the faculty; encouraging different approaches to learning and assessment; supporting lifetime literacy efforts; and motivating genuine home-school connections. (SR)

Colleges and universities may be held legally responsible for some of the crime occurring on their campuses. Campus decision makers should be familiar with the principles of liability being applied in courts, and take indicated steps to reduce risk of litigation. These steps will also help avoid unwanted, negative publicity about the institution,…

Describes an ecomap and time-event flowchart for monitoring postvention following a death on a college campus. Argues that poor coordination of postvention efforts can result in delays, duplication of efforts, errors, risk of liability, and public relations problems. Provides diagrams of an ecomap and of a time-event schedule. (RJM)