Reports from 10 institutions that took part in the Preservice Teacher Education Improvement Project are presented. Each university or college lists and discusses goals and programs developed due to the Improvement Project. (DF)

A critical review of the Preservice Teacher Education Improvement Project observes both the project as a whole and the efforts of the various institutions involved. An alternative view for improving teacher education programs is suggested. (DF)

A retrospective look at the Preservice Teacher Education Project shows both the benefits and shortcomings of the program. Involvement of institutions in this program indicates interest and need for support systems to help facilitate change in teacher education programs. (DF)

Criticism and recommendations made toward teacher education programs do not usually examine the diversity among these programs. This article explores characteristics of various institutions, their education students, and the content of their programs. (DF)

Research is often seen only as a method of encouraging preservice teachers to engage in certain behaviors. This article proposes that research can be used to increase teacher options, provide understanding of the school as a workplace, provide a technical area of teaching, promote questioning and reflection, and provide consumer protection. (DF)

The role of teacher educators in the private college is explored in this article. Research indicates that teaching, rather than research, is expected to be the main priority for faculty members. Results are presented.

Cooperating teachers were observed to find out what motivated them to serve as essentially uncompensated volunteers. This study found that, aside from financial rewards, incentives included status recognition and input and control in the teacher education process. Results are presented. (DF)

Preservice teachers need to be prepared for mainstreaming of handicapped students into the regular classroom. The attitudes of preservice teachers toward education of the handicapped in regular classes were assessed to discover if college courses dealing with special education influence attitudes. (DF)

The history of the course as the fundamental unit of program structure in higher education institutions is explored in this article. Implications for teacher education are discussed. (DF)

Selected ERIC abstracts dealing with aspects of organizational change are offered. These articles explore specific approaches, priorities to consider, and offer advice for beginning organizational change in teacher education programs. (DF)

This study examined the patterns of perceived management and leadership roles of academic deans as held by 55 departmental chairpersons at a major research institition. Four models of governance (organized anarchy, bureaucratic, collegial, and political) were presented for consideration. Results are discussed. (MT)

A questionnaire consisting of 12 items was developed to elicit data on experience, preparation, and demographics of Deans of Education. It was sent to deans from a random sample of 100 institutions drawn from those belonging to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Results are presented and discussed. (MT)

This study sought to determine how Deans of Education are evaluated by Vice Presidents or Vice Chancellors of Academic Affairs. A questionnaire responded to by 66 vice presidents asked about criteria used in evaluating deans and the importance of the criteria. The findings and their implications are considered. (MT)

This article explores some of the ethnographic factors that define the role of the dean in a school of education and identifies ways in which a dean's effectiveness could be enhanced by assuming the role of participant observer within the cultural milieu of the organization. (MT)

The purpose of this study was to determine which functions higher education administrators have in common with administrators in school districts and educational agencies and to identfy variables from which differences can be inferred. Results are discussed. (MT)