Although school administration has received some attention, no studies have examined the impact of reform proposals on university departments of educational administration. This study examines how the reform movement has influenced various functions and operations in 18 departments of educational administration in Illinois. Results show minimal…

Revisions made by educational leadership preparation programs in response to educational reforms of the 1980s are discussed, based on a survey of 74 chairpersons of University Council of Educational Administration (UCEA) and non-UCEA programs. Revisions reflect critical reviews of the field and recommendations by two major national policymaking…