The study reviewed certification-endorsement requirements for special education administrators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Results indicated that 38 of the 51 respondents had increased their certification-endorsement requirements since 1975, though a causal relationship could not be established. (Author/CL)

Although years of research have not identified what guarantees a successful superintendent, the best indicators are skills dealing with others and knowing how to select good personnel. (MLF)

Surveyed 3,742 admissions officers to develop a guide for estimating expected salaries based on administrator and institution characteristics. Results showed admissions personnel in public institutions earn more than those in private institutions, and there appears to be less staff turnover in public institutions. (JAC)

A master's program in administration recently inaugurated at Providence College makes provision for the students to receive practical experience as well as theoretical training. (Author/CB)

Describes New York's 12 school board institutes which provide inservice training for school board members. (MF)

Discusses the problems facing the increasing numbers of female school board members. (JF)

Lack of resolute presidential leadership has helped bring college and university campuses to a series of critical problems, from student confrontations to the present economic crises. (Editor/HS)

Uses results from a 1980 cross-Canada survey to develop a chart of administrator characteristics. Provides insights on being a good principal in terms of thinking, feelings and interrelationships, outward behavior characteristics, and implementing change. (AH)

Discusses the results of a survey on the academic preparation and previous professional experiences of public and private college and university presidents. (Author/WD)

A job description of an assistant principal, in checklist style, which includes an evaluation form. (LD)

Calls for the elimination of state licensure requirements for public school principals and superintendents. Argues that such action will increase the pool of those qualified to be school leaders. (Contains 2 tables, 1 figure.) (PKP)

A Delphi panel of 13 experts categorized 33 competencies for volunteer administration into 5 constructs: organizational leadership, systems leadership, organizational culture, personal skills, and management skills. Twelve barriers to acquiring competencies and 21 methods to address them were identified. (Contains 24 references.) (SK)

Provides potential questions to be asked of a prospective secondary school department head during the employment interview. The questions address the applicant's qualifications in terms of the management process, management skills, and leadership. (CLB)