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In response to the criticism that preparation programs for principals are bookish and out-of-date, the writer in this article examines simulation as an effective instructional tool. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The University of Tennessee for two years re ceived a grant from the U.S. Office of Education for a training program designed for entry level administrators. This article discusses the ra tionale around which the training program was designed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

In this article the authors describe a new administrative preparation program which they conduct. They also discuss at some length a procedure developed for evaluating that program. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This article inquires into the process of innovation as it might relate to certain characteristics existent in the central offices of school districts. It results from a federally funded research inquiry made by the author. The author, who holds the Ph.D. degree from Ohio State University, is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Tennessee. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article discusses the increasing litigation of society in college and university level. The authors identify substantive areas that have greater potential for litigation such as professional promotions, tenure and dismissals, copyright law, personnel records, course and degree requirements and minority groups' representation. Several institutions failed to define acceptable levels of attainment in the following categories, scholarly activity, school services an profession and effective teaching.