In considering the shortage of women in school administration, the authors examine various theories on women's achievement motivations and perceptions about leadership as a "white male club." They suggest that an androgynous theory of leadership would alleviate these psychological barriers. Part of a theme issue on women in education. (SJL)

Human resources internal to the college or university (presidents and development staff) and external (trustees, volunteers, parents, alumni, political figures) can be indispensible in making personal contacts and impressions for fund-raising. Written materials and followup procedures are also important fund-raising elements. (MSE)

This paper suggests ways that educators can learn about family needs, assess readiness for family-school cooperation, explore community resources, and activate an effective family-school relationship. Examples of family-school-community programs are provided. (SJL)

Improvement of teaching performance can be accomplished within the teacher evaluation process if the approach is positive and nonthreatening, with considerable emphasis on peer- and self-evaluation. (Author/SJL)

With institutional survival at stake, admissions and financial aid administrators at all colleges may work together more in the future, concerned with both supply and retention of students and financial aid funds. Policy formation will require the cooperation of these administrators. (MSE)

Examines the organizational and managerial response by the public school bureaucracy in New York City to the problem of enrollment decline. Discussion focuses on the issues of population decline, the fiscal crisis, school closings, problems of contracting organizations, decision making techniques, and the environmental and organizational context…

Proposes the transfer of authority from the principal to a board of teachers and parents. (Author/JM)

Despite a lack of support for the teaching of writing as a process that requires much practice, administrators must support teachers in this proved method of teaching writing skills. (Author/JM)

Outlines the duties of English department heads and what their areas of expertise ought to be. (Author/JM)

Examines forces which are undermining the principal's leadership role and ability to effectively administer the school: teachers and unions; the competency movement; political and community interest groups; and media pundits. (SJL)

Deals with the experiences of a student personnel administrator who chose to become a member of the academic faculty, performing the basic duties of student personnel in a different setting. The experiences encountered resulted in reflections of the first three years in the academic arena and some conclusions. (Author)

The role of college presidents with regard to athletics programs, particularly intercollegiate programs, is explored, and factors that influence presidents' ability to control, such as financial concerns, alumni interest, background, and competition levels, are discussed. The roles of athletics directors, coaches, and athletes themselves are also…

In order to provide credit-bearing programs directed toward the specific in-service needs and concerns of elementary and secondary teachers and administrators, schools, colleges and departments of education are at last beginning to utilize much needed input concerning professor selection, the type of credit activity, scheduling activities, and…

Contrary to the contentions of many writers who report that academic chairmen experience considerable role conflict, a study at SUNY Buffalo shows that there is considerable agreement among faculty, administrators, and chairmen about which of the 46 tasks surveyed the chairmen must or should carry out. The 46 questionnaire tasks are listed. (JMD)

Some of the lessons learned from Boston's difficult desegregation experience were used positively and beneficially to desegregate Rockville Centre, New York, schools. A cooperative political atmosphere, staff planning, and a subdued media role all contributed to the goal of preserving the education, safety, and welfare of the students during…