Institutionalized curriculum change requires administrative leaders in key positions to act as lead mediators and change agents, giving attention to system and organizational characteristics as well as the development of networks of interpersonal influence. (Author/MSE)

Fundamental characteristics of good leadership are described. They include: a sense of purpose, careful listening, a focus on people, good communication, and creativity and taking time for one's own projects--the formation of ideas that are intellectually renewing. (MLW)

Combining methodology from quantitative and qualitative paradigms can provide a rich database for understanding the leadership practice of the elementary school administrator. This combination of strategies allows for a more complete understanding of what influences educational input, process, and output. (16 references) (SI)

Examined is a professor's views on a principal-professor exchange program. The role of principal was temporarily filled by the author (a professor) in six schools in North Carolina and Ohio. Six shared characteristics are discussed. (SI)

The American Technological University's pursuit of external funding through grants and contracts is described, and recommendations for staffing, policy, and practice related to sponsored programs are made. (MSE)

A ratio comparing the number of administrators in central offices with those outside central offices was used nationwide in 1988 to assess decentralization in large school districts. Sixteen of 62 districts were decentralized. The same survey in 1980 revealed 39 of 65 districts were decentralized. Decentralization is decreasing as an…

Describes tactics and approaches used by an English department chair in dealing with faculty, administration, and internal faculty strife. (SR)

Describes Provo (Utah) School District's efforts to establish instructional leadership roles for its principals. To achieve instructional improvement goals, Provo principals are expected to provide leadership in four fundamental areas: staff development, curriculum review, clinical supervision, and evaluation and assessment. Includes four…

The rapid introduction of a faculty evaluation program at the University of Liverpool is described, addressing such issues as the consultation and negotiation involved in getting the program accepted, the changing role of the department head, and the program's part in the institution's overall academic plan. (Author/MSE)

Reflections on the profession of admissions officer include the need for sharing of information within the profession, the admissions officer as enrollment manager, the role of intercollegiate athletics, and merit scholarships. (MSE)

A tongue-in-cheek guide for new administrators contains observations on these topics: education policy, faculty governance, the board and other constituencies, life in the bureaucratic lane, the use and abuse of resources, the administrator's worst enemy, and maintaining perspective on the job. (MSE)

This article examines the problem of maintaining an effective balance between the bureaucratic and professional models of school management in the context of teachers as constrained decision-makers. (TE)

Drawing from research and practice, this article describes some benefits of interdisciplinary curriculum, identifies implementation barriers, and underscores the principal's pivotal role. Each principal must be visionary and knowledgeable; function as cheerleader and coach; and provide opportunities for teachers, students, and parents to develop…

To teach students more employable technical skills, Calvert County School District based its high school curriculum on a Tech Prep program model. Tech Prep is defined, and elements that support its effectiveness are listed. Tech Prep guides students to select one of three career paths to aid in focused learning. Ten Tasks that constitute the…

Reviews the literature on management development and summarizes results of a survey of human resources development (HRD) professionals' perceptions about management development practices. Topics discussed include identifying management development needs; strategic business plans, succession plans, and individual development plans; frequency and…