"Case Studies for Educational Leadership" gives educational leadership students an opportunity to project themselves into real-life administrative situations and prepare for their future positions in the field. Each case study contained in this practical first edition book asks students to analyze complex problems, consider the moral ramifications…

"Assessment on college campuses has a sordid history, and it is fairly simple to find someone with a traumatic tale to tell. It is wise to respect that that reputation is deserved." "How do you modify the inner workings and culture of a massive institution with minimal resources and even less authority (other than GE course…

This volume collects essays Rob Jenkins originally wrote for "The Two-Year Track" column in "The Chronicle of Higher Education". Drawing on his own experience, Rob has, for many years, been dispensing much-appreciated advice from the frontline--to those considering a community college career as well as those who desire to move up the ranks. This…

This book examines the ways that mainstream leadership thinking does and does not apply to departments and teams in higher education institutions. It offers a way of looking at the practice of leading rather than presenting a selection of tools or tips, and it contains extensive practical advice. The chapters are: (1) "Changing"; (2) "Leadership…

This book champions the importance of chairing an academic department (or division) and focuses attention on the strategies "excellent" chairs use in building a positive work environment for faculty and releasing individual faculty potential. The framework is based on human, organizational, and career development; systems theory; and interpersonal…

Requirements for effective academic administration are considered. The focus is upon how administrators deal with their day-to-day tasks of working with faculty members and students. Administrative skills, attitudes, and qualities that can make the difference between an effective educational environment and one that is demoralized and adrift are…

This is a study of how black community college administrators perceive their roles and status. It also examines their personal and professional backgrounds. Its specific objectives were to determine what line positions black administrators occupy; to determine if the self-perceived role functions of black administrators vary at predominantly…

This volume updates certification requirements and other pertinent information for K-12 teachers, administrators, librarians, counselors, and other school personnel. The publication lists: certification requirements for each state in the United States and the District of Columbia; recommendations of regional and national associations (Middle…

Most school districts do not have a full time human resources administrator to conduct interviews and this important task most often becomes the responsibility of the building principal or a department head. Here is a guide designed for hiring employees, both professional staff as well as non-professional, in public, parochial, or private schools.…