School-based management is being embraced as the new direction of education reform. Specifically, education reform in California exemplifies the new focus on the role of teachers, parents, and principals, as well as board members, in improving neighborhood schools. Included are steps that should be taken by school districts considering…

A study of teachers and principals nominated in 1986 for the Wisconsin Teacher or Principal of the Year awards was made to identify factors which motivate teachers and principals to engage in continuing professional development and to examine the principal's role in supporting development on the part of teachers. (MT)

Data analysis at a secondary school indicated that discipline referrals significantly decreased following implementation of the Discipline Management Plan described in this report. (MLF)

Describes the ways which college presidents can promote assessment by mobilizing institutional resources for assessment; balancing conflicts between assessing for effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement; and communicating assessment results to college constituencies. Indicates that presidents must be actively involved in planning and…

Decentralizing the budget process not only empowers teachers to make decisions about instructional goals and fiscal planning but also involves other stakeholders, including parents, students, administrators, and business people. This article describes a three-phase system that enables secondary teachers to address issues relevant to their…

The departure or death of an important college or school fund raiser can threaten campaign morale and momentum. The experiences of development programs in such situations illustrate a variety of strategies for management, including good record keeping and institutional communication, teamwork, assuming business as usual, having two people in…

Colleagues of the late Virginia Carter Smith, former communications vice president of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), comment on her special qualities and contributions to the organization and its administration. (MSE)

Excerpts from a fictional academic dean's letters to a colleague and friend give insight into a college administrator's struggle to make sense of the institution's investments in technology and to find the best way to use emerging technology to improve curriculum and instruction. (MSE)

The remarkable growth of Clark Atlanta University (Georgia), a historically black institution, is attributed to aggressive pursuit of federal grants for science and engineering. After the 1988 merger of Clark College and Atlanta University, the new administration made a commitment to high-level science education through a broad research and…

Describes the role of college presidents in the invigoration and renewal of trustees, administrators, faculty, adjunct faculty, paraprofessionals, secretaries, custodians, and maintenance personnel, as well as the external public served by the college. Suggests that comprehensive staff development programs are essential to institutional…

This article examines the legal responsibilities of teachers, counselors, and administrators to report suspected child abuse. It provides a definition of child abuse and neglect as well as practical information on recognizing abuse and reporting it to the appropriate authorities. (DB)

Defines cataloging management; describes cataloging work flow basics; discusses current issues such as outsourcing, job duties, cataloging Internet resources, and online catalogs; and predicts the future role of cataloging managers. A simplified cataloging work flow chart and cataloging management exercise with a sample solution are presented in…

Although David Hornbeck became Philadelphia Schools' new superintendent in September 1994, critics are already saying the honeymoon is over. In a school system characterized by student absenteeism, high dropout rates, minimal community support, and declining resources, Hornbeck's reform agenda (Children Achieving) may receive inadequate support.…

Discusses the responsibilities of those who lead state-level community college governing boards. Discusses the importance of leadership skills, coordination of agencies, communication within the college system, confronting political agendas, and interacting with legislators. Indicates that good state directors are educators who know the value of…

Implementation of a job development program within the personnel administration function of an Australian university is evaluated. The program, following principles of the Total Quality Management approach, was found to have favorable impact on a number of work-related variables, in comparison with the traditional approach used in another…