Changes in the Australian public school principal's role have been sweeping and dislocating. Schools will move even further toward self-management under market conditions. To be effective, principals must be able to develop and carry out a cyclical process of goal-setting, need identification, priority setting, policy making, planning, budgeting,…

Areas in which the priorities and concerns of the college admissions officer and the college faculty often conflict are examined, including development of a well-rounded student body, statistical comparisons of student characteristics among institutions, and the image projected by the admissions office in its marketing. (MSE)

When evaluating special education teachers, observers need to focus on effective teaching strategies common to both regular and special education teachers. Where variations in the central act of instruction exist, they are usually differences in emphasis justified by special education students' unique requirements. (two references) (MLH)

Selection of JoAnn Horton as the new president of Texas Southern University after the resignation of Dr. William Harris is criticized as not providing strong enough leadership for the African-American public institution. Some fear that, because all institutions are open to African Americans, the need for separate African-American institutions will…

Administrators can improve school climate and student achievement by understanding and improving their own role in shaping the learning environment. A survey of 32 urban secondary school teachers found that principals shape climate by supporting teachers and recognizing their achievements, mediating between teachers and "problem" parents…

Techniques for college public relations professionals to use in promoting a cooperative relationship with the student press are outlined. These include being available to students, having regular meetings, providing access to administrators, providing information that creates context for news, and releasing news directly to the student press. (MSE)

This article describes a program for preschool children with speech language disorders, based on collaborative consultation during both assessment and program development processes. The article discusses program assumptions concerning child needs, the role of language, knowledge acquisition, and service accessibility in terms of the roles of…

A discussion of conflict resolution in student activities planning and administration, presented in radio talk-show format, looks at a variety of issues, including making confrontation positive and effective, conflicts between campus activities programs and artists, student involvement in activities planning, the advisor's role, and contracts.…

A college chief advancement officers describes the qualities that make a president an ally in fund raising. These qualities include vision and leadership, commitment to the campus, commitment to advancement, integrity, honesty, perseverance, patience, optimism, communication skills, energy, willingness to learn, humor, creativity, understanding of…

G. Wayne Clough, Georgia Institute of Technology's new president and an alumnus, sees in his own college experience some clues to student well-being and success. He gives diversity and multiculturalism high priority, and student financial and general funding are also major concerns. (MSE)

The college president's role in institutional leadership is discussed, focusing on the president's relationship with the governing board and his/her empowerment in the face of responsibility. Examples of presidents who have been able to transform institutions are offered. It is concluded that professional distance is an essential quality. (MSE)

Many Catholic educators have been impressed by the congruence between Greenfield's understandings and the philosophical bases of Catholic education. Greenfield's analyses illuminate three areas of concern: the community-organization dichotomy, the centrality of values, and the exercise of leadership. Greenfield's insights are particularly relevant…

Inclusion is not a place, but an educational philosophy that encompasses curriculum and instructional practices, school culture and organization, and school staffing patterns. This article examines the superintendent's role in creating inclusive schools, highlighting planning, implementation, training, parental involvement, budgeting, and…

The chairpersons of 40 Manitoba school boards completed a questionnaire examining frequency of superintendent evaluation, participants in the process, use of rating instruments, format of reporting, and evaluation goals. Evaluation packages of two districts were noteworthy in that they served to clarify the superintendent's role continuously. (SV)

For most of the history of the United States , higher education leaders were spokespersons and philosophers. After World War II, the presidential role shifted to administrator. Two possible paradigms emerge for the next century: conventional corporate hierarchy or one in which the president maintains internal responsibilities and the board takes…