The two existing types of academic nursing administrator preparation programs are described and discussed. A third type emphasizing deliberative decision-making is proposed and outlined. (MSE)

Descries the negative and defensive attitudes held by vocational/technical (V/T) students and teachers about themselves and V/T fields. Argues that a major problem is the inadequacy of V/T education leadership and that a training program for V/T deans is sorely needed. (AYC)

This study points out the similarities between the backgrounds of corporate chief executive officers (CEOs) and academic deans. It notes that most CEOs are fairly well educated white males who rose through the ranks of middle management to reach their current positions; the typical dean has a doctoral degree, has often been a department chair or…