The wonders of the information technology (IT) revolution have landed hard and fast on college campuses bringing with them a myriad of challenges for academic leaders. A group of Chief Academic Officers met to discuss the challenges of technology on their campuses. They identified three categories that have implications for organization and…

Small colleges' and universities' personnel organizations have major differences in needs and functions, but small colleges can take practical measures to handle their needs, including: direct lines of authority from the president, preparation of a staff handbook, and use of consultants, professional associations, written resources, training…

The planning and implementation of a computerized management information system at a fictional small college is described. Nine key points are made regarding department involvement, centralization, gradual program implementation, lowering costs, system documentation, and upper-level administrative support. (MSE)

In this address before the American Educational Research Association, the director of the National Institute of Education discusses the leadership role of that agency in educational improvement and emphasizes the importance of cooperation between research and practice communities, between administrators and policymakers, and among federal, state,…

Conditions of administrative practice in 1959 are summarized and influences shaping the transformation of schools and administrators' roles since then examined. The thesis is that basic assumptions of practice have been revised and that present administrators must be more political and advocative while functioning under more stress. (MJL)

It is the president's job to point out, remind, persuade, suggest new ideas, and identify places where improvement is needed or the operation is not yet satisfactory. Knowing when to accept the presidency, what to do while there, and when to leave are important job aspects. (MSE)

Two problems for academic deans in getting faculty involved in faculty development are motivating teachers and ensuring receptive participation. Active administrator commitment is essential, and participation can be encouraged by laying groundwork carefully, actively promoting concern for good teaching, appointing a department contact person for…

Among the critical needs in pharmacy programs are: emphasis on quality of leadership, faculty, and student applicant pool; faculty research and scholarly activity; curricular balance and strength; and a suitable mix of practice sites. Colleges of pharmacy have the responsibility of ensuring the future economic viability of the profession. (MSE)

Conflicts in school closures may be minimized by: (1) not seeking consensus; (2) recognizing the limits of leadership; (3) adopting bargaining strategies; (4) making differential decrements less clearly differentiated; and (5) matching a decrement with an increment. (Author/MJL)

H. S. Bhola's models of planned change can contribute to the understanding of change processes and clarify the role of power in change. They do not, however, deal with problems such as resource dependency, which educational administrators face. Attitudes may interfere with acceptance of the models. (PP)

Principals supporting effective programing for gifted students should exhibit competencies listed in this article when exercising planning and leadership, developing philosophy, determining goals and objectives, understanding gifted students' characteristics, identifying gifted students, financing and staffing the program, providing guidance and…

Discusses the Walker Commission Report in terms of three more immediate effects, i.e., need for information gathering and valid evaluation, creation of a smaller body of effective school administrators, and, as the new structures emerge to alter administrative jobs, additional structural changes. (AH)

Describes a gradual, three-month process for getting teachers interested in using a microcomputer, including placing the microcomputer first in the principal's office and then in the teachers' lounge; providing resources and inservice sessions with a consultant; encouraging teacher use at home and in class; and buying new software. (RW)

Compiles policies and styles that administrators can utilize to upgrade conditions in their schools. Includes an inservice worksheet, a checklist for students' evaluation of teachers, and a School Climate Assessment Test. (MLF)