The uncertain context of educational practice caused by reform proposals has created a dilemma for architects of educational-administration programs. If program designers do not respond positively to reform movements, they may fail to equip beginning administrators with the necessary knowledge and skills. On the other hand, if the preparation…

This paper describes a course, Leadership as an Art, developed at the Madison Area Technical College (Wisconsin). The course is taught by pairs of instructors and is offered for college transfer credit in the humanities. It focuses on using the humanities to examine the various dimensions of leadership skills and their development. Students search…

This book describes change in the nature of school leadership as required by the nature of future schools. Two chapters in part 1 develop the perspective for leadership, based on problem solving, for the future. Chapter 1 argues that the problem for future leadership has three components: (1) developing a shared, defensible vision of a future…

Recent recommendations related to the future of community colleges have advocated a strong role in providing civic literacy education for adults, specifically arguing that the colleges should provide civic education programs that focus on government, public policy, and contemporary issues. To this end, Gulf Coast Community College, in Florida, has…

Findings of a study that examined the needs of beginning school principals are presented in this paper, with a focus on the differences in perceptions of aspiring and experienced principals. A questionnaire was mailed to 420 aspiring school principals in 5 universities in 3 states and to 100 practicing elementary, middle, and secondary principals…

Evaluation findings concerning six Austin Independent School District (AISD) Assessment Centers are presented. The report describes the AISD assessment center, summarizes the evaluation findings, and provides conclusions and recommendations. The AISD assessment center is one of seven components which make up the District's Administrative…

This technical report provides an annotated bibliography of senior leadership literature with an emphasis on necessary skills and functions. It was compiled through a literature search that determined the state of the art of research and theory on senior leadership skills, functions, activities, and other job related characteristics. One hundred…

This pamphlet on training in human relations is the sixteenth of 16 in a series to provide leaders in adult activities with sound introductory material to give practical help in using a method of adult education or working in a particular area. Its objective is to provide a case history of a human relations institute, outline the procedures for…

Although high school teacher evaluations of student non-cognitive attributes, such as leadership ability, are frequently considered in selecting applicants for competitive colleges, little empirical research exists on the reliability, validity, and bias of teacher ratings. The United States Military Academy at West Point requires that a set of…

This document reports the activities of a leadership workshop attended by 43 persons representing library and media personnel at all educational levels for the states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana. The purpose of the workshop was to identify individual leadership styles, identify and practice group process skills, review and…

Many educational administrators are too overwhelmed by paperwork and too short of time, resources, and training, to be effective leaders. Yet some educators and schools are finding ways to make good leadership easier through improving time management skills, providing assistants, instituting administrative training programs, and cutting paperwork.…

Intended for use by college and university chief executive officers and governing board leaders, the workbook is a guide to evaluating the relationship between the president and the board. It provides for the ongoing assessment and improvement of that relationship. The processes and guidelines that are outlined are based on the assumption that the…

The document is a guide for extension workers, to aid them in identifying and training local volunteer leaders, thereby adding a broader dimension to the extension worker's efforts and enabling him to increase by many times the number of families he is able to reach. Leadership is defined, the importance of leaders explained, and methods for…

This guide to leadership development for 4-H bicycle project groups was prepared by four extension agents. The guide provides discussions of the following topics: leader identification; selection of leaders process; orientation of selected leaders; training of leaders; utilization of leaders; recognition of leaders' accomplishments; and evaluation…

Reviews theories about the learning processes, leadership qualities, and interpersonal relationships in the helping process. Describes eight capabilities of effective leaders. Blames failure of leader education programs on inability of program leaders to demonstrate effective leadership. Emphasizes need for immersion of learners and leaders in a…