Describes how an English teacher's view of faculty and administration changed when he became a full-time administrator, finding new sympathy for both teaching and administration. (SR)

Discusses ways for a child care center director to make new families feel welcome, comparing this role to that of a dinner party host. Notes the importance of extending invitations, creating the right ambiance, facilitating introductions, and adding a personal touch. (JPB)

Institutional responses to changes in the higher education environment have caused movements in the roles and identities of administrative managers in UK universities. These shifts have highlighted the problem for individuals of balancing traditional public service considerations of administration with institutional innovation and development.…

This study examined the socialization experiences of 85 newly hired managers over a 4-month period. Results indicated partial support for a model proposing a mediating relationship among structured and unstructured socialization contexts, socialization message content, and newcomer adjustment. Performance proficiency message content mediated the…

Since the establishment of higher education systems in the US the position of college and university president has evolved. In regards to fund-raising this position has changed dramatically with the creation of the vice president of institutional advancement. Over time these two positions have expanded the fund-raising function into a team effort.…

During the 1980s educational administration preparation programs were criticized as being irrelevant to professional administrative life. In response to this criticism, the University Council for Educational Administration reviewed preparation programs in a report entitled "Leader's for America's Schools." The review found that there was…

This study examined the status of the interim presidency at public research/doctorate-granting universities. A questionnaire soliciting demographic data on interim presidential utilization was sent to the institutional research offices at 134 universities, and the returned questionnaires, 20 interim presidents were selected to participate in…

Decentralization enhances the role of the principal and offers the best means for improving school quality. Recognition of the need for diversity and the strength of broad participation is overdue. (Author/WM)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the controller's perception of his role in institutions of higher education and whether that perception differs from that of top academic administrators. It was shown that there is general agreement as to the proper role of the controller in institutions of higher education. (Editor)

Examines the role of the English department chairman as a spokeman for his faculty and a representative of the university. (RB)

Administrators must recognize that collective negotiation is here to stay and that the outcome of collective negotiation has a significant impact on the instructional program. Principals must accept their responsibility and participate in the collective negotiation process. (Author/DN)

Three purposes are listed for this paper: (1) to share the results of a national survey of vocational education exemplary projects; (2) to emphasize the importance of a project director's communication with five clientele audiences; and (3) to suggest specific actions likely to result in institutionalization of a demonstration project. A brief…

Discusses the importance for corporate executives of knowing how to communicate effectively with newsmen, and offers ten specific guidelines for administrators to follow in dealing with the news media. (JG)

The twelve items in this annotated bibliography are entries in the ERIC system intended to help administrators in coping with stress. The publications cited deal with causes of stress, how to manage stress, how to make life style changes, how to recognize stressors, and work patterns associated with Type A behavior. The publications listed also…