This paper outlines the historical evolution of the post of Chief Education Officer in the education systems of the English-speaking Caribbean, looks at the demands placed on office holders over the last several years, and, against this background, suggests areas in the preparation of senior educational administrators that seem to merit attention…

Because of the individual authority of each State for its own educational program, practices and policies differ widely among them in many respects. Yet in the midst of differences there are also common elements of development. The U. S. Office of Education, in presenting this series of monographs, has attempted to point out those common elements,…

Given the entrenchment of professional dominance and the decrease in lay influence, the establishment of School Site Councils in California will probably not radically alter the structure of educational governance. The author suggests that if professional power continues to grow unchecked, it will pose a threat to democratic principles. (Author/WD)

This biography reviews the life of Robert Maynard Hutchins, a leader in higher education in the 20th century, by a long-time friend and colleague. The biography first follows Hutchins' story from his origins as a preacher's son in rural Ohio to Oberlin College, through early success at the Yale Law school where he reformed legal education and…

In introducing a symposium on Kensington School (Missouri), an innovative elementary school in Milford School District, this paper discusses the origins of the restudy of Kensington 15 years after its creation and narrates the story of 2 key years in the district's history. The authors describe how a revisit to the district uncovered new…

Tells how an Austin, Texas, high school principal fought and won a battle to permit media students to videotape varsity athletic events. (GT)

A reflection on the contributions of college presidents John Dewey and Alexander Meiklejohn to higher education highlights the 1950's progressive movement which encouraged social and educational reform and sought divergent ideas and opinions. (CB)

Since 1960 the role of the secondary school principal has changed greatly for many reasons. Changes are apparent in the areas of competencies needed to be a principal, leadership, training programs for principals, and the relationship of principals to professional teachers' associations. The principal's primary task is now one of management. (SB)

The history of Montgomery College from 1966 to 1979 is traced in this guide to the personal archival collection of the individual who served as Acting President and then President during that period. Introductory comments trace the major changes that Montgomery College underwent between 1966 and 1979, including its administrative separation from…

This document presents edited interviews with four former superintendents of instruction--Ewald Nyquist of New York, Jack Nix of Georgia, Dolores Colburg of Montana, and John Pittenger of Pennsylvania. Although the states in which these persons held their positions are quite different, there are a number of commonalities in the problems they…

The educational literature dealing with school administration reveals much criticism of the office of the county superintendency and its personnel in many States. The allegations contained in the criticism are important. They are concerned with conditions and factors regarded as essential to the proper administration and supervision of education…

Presents a biographical sketch of educator Agnes Snyder that includes her background, teaching and administrative experiences, philosophies of education and life, and samples of her poetry. (BB)

This article profiles Velma Dolphin Ashley, a Black woman educator who served as superintendent of schools in Boley (Oklahoma) from 1944 to 1956. During her superintendency, Ashley was responsible for instructional activities in a correctional institution for delinquent Black youth, as well as for administering the all-Black school district. (AF)

The academic program represents the major thrust of an institution of higher education toward the achievement of its objectives. An effective structure for academic organization is essential. Within such a structure, clarity of procedure is needed in both the development of academic policies and in the implementation of these policies. The Office…

From 1870 to 1975, three types of school administrators were identified: the plateau administrators who remained at initial entry level assignments; vertical aspirants who actively sought advancement; and place-holders who began as vertical aspirants but for one reason or another were placed in non-decision-making positions. (Author/GDC)