The wife of a college president writes a letter to her husband about the effects of the presidency on marriage, home, careers, and family, and her husband responds about the positive effects of his partner's participation on his leadership role and career. (MSE)

Categorizes communication dimensions used by new academic administrators to aid in defining their role-making experiences. Reveals how new chairpersons use communication to learn the tasks they need to perform, establish and maintain relationships, structure and respond to the behavior of others, and initiate new ways of doing things. (MS)

Presents suggestions for superintendents and central office executives to provide support for principals. Principals can be helped in the following ways: hire the best principals; look within the system for principal candidates; provide training in instructional leadership; inform principals about legal matters; and visit principals often. (CJH)

Identifies and discusses eight essential points for day care center directors to consider when managing a successful annual fund-raising drive. (BB)

Acknowledges that child care teachers work in a climate of low pay, over work, and poor working conditions and suggests several ways a director can support and nurture teachers, for example, by serving as a mentor. (BB)

Examines gains and deficiencies in American education since the publication of "A Nation at Risk" in 1983. Highlights priority concerns such as dropouts and marginally skilled graduates, urges renewed commitment to curricular development and federal aid programs, outlines administrator and school board roles, and offers 12…

Discusses the importance of change as a vital component of an educational system. Provides a summary of five phases involved in the change process. Outlines seven skill areas that will help school administrators facilitate the change process. (MD)

This article summarizes findings and implications of recent reports on education. The following three guidelines should influence future educational planning: (1) well-educated teachers and effective instruction are basic to good school systems; (2) administrators play a crucial role; and (3) actors in the educational establishment must recognize…

Discusses relationship of technology to strategic planning, intraorganizational skills, interorganizational skills, and financial management skills needed in future for mental health administrators. Contends future administrators must take responsibilities seriously and invest in maintaining technical skills and advances in contemporary business…

Discusses coaching programs designed to give direct supervision and feedback to teachers through on-site support and technical assistance. Three coaching models cited are peer, mentor, and technical. States that research demonstrates benefits to teachers being coached, to teachers acting as coaches, and to schools. (NH)

Incidents in the 1986 election year have called into question the appropriate role of senior administrators and trustees of public universities who want to participate in state political campaigns and the balance of personal rights to involvement with the need to preserve their institutions' independence. (MSE)

Analyzes the rhetoric of the chief executive officer (CEO), Lee Iacocca, during the crisis at Chrysler, using the management roles proposed by H. Mintzberg. (SRT)

According to two recent surveys, the ongoing revolution in standards for school administrators has affected all 52 state agencies. If the current trend persists, nearly all state departments of education, school districts, and colleges and universities will experience changes in preparation, certification, and employment standards for school…

Offers guidelines and a model strategy to help teachers of young children conduct more productive parent teacher conferences. (BB)

It is unrealistic to expect principals to be both good managers and effective instructional leaders. The latter role is best filled from within the ranks of teachers. (Author/LHW)