From the beginning of the electronic computer era, corporate America fully embraced the new technology and became the primary customer for the myriad of hardware vendors. Eventually microcomputers, loaded with quality software, appeared on virtually every desk throughout all American corporations. However, Technology had a much more difficult time…

This report addresses the core challenges faced by leaders in the current context of high expectations and accountability, often accompanied by inconsistent or limited support. The report assumes the leadership role is based on a commitment to lead for learning; that is, to pursue a learning improvement agenda for the students in the school, the…

To be a successful business manager today and in the future will require a genuine will to manage and a commitment to qualities of excellence. (Author)

Lists some of the common dynamics affecting nearly all boards of directors in an effort to help people become better board members and to help staff understand their boards better. (BB)

The talent of assistant principals in today's schools is being neglected in times of educational crises. (CK)

This critique summarizes a recent examination of studies of campus-based retention efforts and also considers what is known about the roles and responsibilities of retention coordinators on college and university campuses. The paper closes with a call for more research on campus-based retention efforts and for a closer look at the management of…

Discusses what sort of person is likely to be a successful dean, the sort of things a dean does, and the importance of the historical stage of a dean's relation to a college. (Author/PG)

In recent years, departmental chairmen, as spokesmen for their departments, have become key academic and administrative officers. This study sought to (1) define their roles in selected 2-year colleges, (2) compare their roles in large and small colleges, and (3) develop measures to help administrators assess the chairmen's roles. Of 82 chairmen…

Offers guidelines on how to correct things that go wrong in meetings. Discusses functions of a meeting, distinctions in size and type of meetings, the chairman's role, defining meeting objectives, making preparations, and conducting a meeting that will meet its objectives. (Author/JG)

Discusses the role of the college president. (PG)

Discusses the nature, impact and changes needed in the college presidency. (Author/PG)

Analyzes five functions of the Academic Vice President. (Editor)

Suggests reasons for attending conferences of academic administrators. (PG)

The division chairman is primarily an administrator, rather than an academic specialist. He supervises the faculty and the courses, teaching, counseling, business and financial affairs of his division. (MS)