This book consists of 33 short articles dealing with the broad topic of school-community relations. It is aimed primarily at readers who are engaged in or preparing for leadership positions in school administration. Because many of the articles are specifically relevant to the state of Tennessee, the book's value will be somewhat limited for…

The relationship between financial aid staff and students is examined from the client perspective based on day-to-day contact with various services. The discussion is based on one institution's student survey. (MSE)

The first author presents 13 qualities or job related factors that librarians should expect to find in a position and defines the administrator's responsibilities in providing these factors. Responses are then presented from the librarian's and administrator's points of view. (CLB)

Stresses the importance of faculty evaluation in continuing education and community service programs. Discusses the shortcomings of student evaluations. Identifies key steps in evaluation (i.e., establishing minimum qualifications, providing orientation to teaching, conducting in-class observations and evaluations, and taking follow-up action).…

Although Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a relatively simple medical problem, it is complicated by fear, ignorance, and uncertainty. Many colleges have a much bigger problem with fear than with the virus itself. Information dissemination through college AIDS-education programs is a major challenge. (MSE)

The Chancellor of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the new governor are in conflict over proposals for budget-cutting in the declining state economy and over payments received by the chancellor after leaving a college presidency. (MSE)

Results from a survey of college and university development officers provide a profile of practicing administrators and suggests ways that trustees can ease their burdens and increase fund-raising productivity. (MSE)

The advantages are discussed of an institution's taking on a full-time, salaried board chairman to tend to the institution's external affairs while the president manages internal matters. (MSE)

Claims that, in the rush to reform schools in response to criticism, certain aspects of curriculum development and instructional improvement are being ignored. Discusses six resulting problematic aspects of school reform and concludes that decisions concerning reform are casually and quickly made and that a comprehensive conceptual framework is…

Reasons for traditional faculty development programs' neglect of middle-aged, disillusioned faculty are explored. A plan is presented for involving colleagues, including department chairpersons, in efforts to reestablish communication and reinvolve these faculty in meaningful activities and rewards. (MSE)

The image of school as a knowledge work organization provides guidance for improvement efforts which use suggestions from new management literature. A systemic reform should be based on the following: (1) professionalization of teaching; (2) integration of theory, research, and practice; and (3) transformational leadership. (Author/PS)

Four factors important to all faculty (security, a sense of ownership and pride in the institution, and intellectual vitality), strategies for dealing with the three major tenured faculty groups (prima donnas, solid citizens, and deadwood), and trends mandating that institutions help faculty reexamine their careers are discussed. (MSE)

Analyzes three scenarios featuring champion educators' efforts to challenge business-as-usual predilections of school administrators. School systems can develop innovative, future-directed programs with effective planning, administrative support for creative teachers, and testing for results that match school values. (MLH)

A questionnaire designed to identify problems encountered by novice principals was completed by 69 Montana principals completing their first or second year. Curriculum and instruction and professional personnel relations were identified as the most difficult areas. A significant discrepancy existed between actual time spent on instructional…

Describes a statewide attempt launched in Connecticut in 198l, designed to improve school effectiveness through a systematic process using valid assessment methods founded on emerging research and sound practice. Also summarizes findings of the project's first major evaluation. (Author/GC)