Discusses a number of topics involving the campus press, including the independence of campus publications, censorship issues, the relationship between the student press and the college administrator, the financing of student newspapers, yearbook production and financing, probable future student publications trends, and the need for appropriate…

As women become increasingly better qualified for management positions, the significant effects of organizational ambience on women's advancement are becoming clearer. (Author/JM)

High school deputy headteachers (DHs) in an authority, employing four per school, were surveyed on the value of job descriptions in differentiating responsibilities among deputies, and the extent of role conflict. The DHs' changing role after comprehensive reorganization is examined in relation to Burham's view of dual-leadership. (Author/SJL)

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) offers members the AGB Board Mentor Service to assist trustees and their chief executives in conducting a workshop to assess and improve board performance. The service is one-time, maximum-impact, and designed to encourage boards to continue improving. (JMD)

The author looks at one board's system of evaluating teachers and tells what the teachers, principals, and administrators think of it. (Editor)

Calls for presidential evaluations resulting from accountability demands are discussed. A summary of the literature is detailed and various models are described including: Los Angeles Community College District "civil service model," Ad Hoc Committee Model, Minnesota State University System Model, and FIPSE Model. (Author/MLW)

This article describes the admission process at Harvard from the preliminary readings by two or more admissions committee members to review by the full committee. Focusing on a panel meeting to narrow down the number of applicants from a particular region, the author stresses the care given each application. (Author)

A survey used job analysis techniques to identify the essential roles and functions of administrators of college offices for students with disabilities. Results were then used by members of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) to develop professional standards. Wide diversity of job functions and resulting training needs are…

College public relations and government relations officers have traditionally come from different backgrounds and have different ways of communicating. In future, they must work together to preserve and enhance quality, despite increased competition for state and federal support. Successful institutions have cultivated such cooperation. Approaches…

Broad contextual and cultural influences of reforms on employment and higher education in Lithuania are examined, effects of this transition on higher education administration are considered, and conditions that would encourage administrators to take an entrepreneurial or proactive approach are discussed. A model for training programs to assist…

In an interview, a school district director of communication shares his experiences about the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in Ontario and offers timely advice for practitioners, including a proactive communications team and coordination of information with state and local health, police, and fire departments. (MLF)

Describes a high school summer reading program that was developed to encourage a lifelong habit of reading for pleasure by assembling a booklist of fiction and nonfiction titles, each sponsored by an administrator or teacher who then led a discussion of that book in the fall. (LRW)

Examines 51 language learning background features in order to describe a limited set of those features that most clearly differentiate among three learner success groups. Findings reveal that family influences, early exposure to English, and language contact opportunities are of particular importance when considering high success versus medium- or…

Describes members' responsibilities within effective middle school interdisciplinary teams. States that principals are responsible for hiring, orientation, teacher empowerment, and staff development, while existing team members help new members by building a new team identity and developing collaborative relationships. Asserts that new teachers…

Argues that trust is the key to positive community college board-president relations and discusses ways to develop and maintain trust. Presents recommendations for using quality leadership, team building, and planning and organization to enhance the board-president relationship. (AJL)