This workbook is designed for leaders and members of work teams in educational and social-service systems. It presents in a systematic fashion a set of tested facilitation tools that will allow teams to work more efficiently and harmoniously, enabling them to achieve their goals, to deal directly with both personal and work-related issues that…

This guidebook examines cultural differences in communication. It discusses strategies that managers can employ to become aware of cultural differences, to recognize when cultural differences pose a leadership challenge, and to adapt their communication style to enhance effectiveness. The booklet recommends that managers examine their own cultural…

Gives 25 tips to help administrators improve the planning organizing, controlling, coordination, directing, staffing, and evaluating functions of the school custodial program. (Author/DN)

A series of questions designed to challenge school administrators to reconsider the purposes, selection, use, and interpretation of tests and test results in their school programs. (Author/DN)

Before purchasing heating and air conditioning equipment and services, get expert advice on basic considerations, costs, and safety factors. (Author/WM)

Describes to those educators unfamiliar with the computer the ways it can be used as an instructional device in the schools. (Author/DN)

Attempts to provide the school administrator and his food service manager with information about how to best operate the cafeteria in view of food shortages and new USDA regulations. Describes foods that will be in relatively ample supply during coming months and analyzes whether food vending machines are a help or a menace to nutritious lunch…

Describes a government publication which prints rules and regulations governing federal aid grants as well as notices of deadlines for grant applications and submittal of proposals. (Author)

Author discusses both favorable and adverse pressures which confront continuing education. (GB)

How to determine whether the cost of differentiated staffing is proportionate to the benefits that may be realized. (Author)

Some practical rules for academic leaders who look to state governments as a prime source of support for their institutions. (Editor)

Interest in liberal education, the morality of learning, the need to help administer the new "participatory democracy" in this church-related college, inspired author to serve as college president for 18 years. (IR)

Good college managers can learn from good corporate management. (Author)

School districts that bid for insurance are able to compare coverages, service reputations, and costs. The five components of bid specifications--general instructions, conditions, program desired, underwriting data, and proposal forms--are explained. Model bid specifications and guidelines are included. (MLF)