1. Chapter I The Administrator

2. What is an Administrator?

3. An Effective Administrator…. wears many hats, but MUST be one who “Achieves Results With And Through People”.

4. Objectives Identify three secrets of successful administrators. Identify the various contexts where an adult administrator might work. List the functions of an administrator. Describe the skills required of an effective administrator. State Knowles’ list of characteristics of a good adult educator.

5. Secrets to Success Skill Knowledge Political Savvy

6. Contexts Where an Adult Administrator Might Work Business & Industry Continuing Ed. Literacy Agency Community College Technical College Correctional Institutions Correspondence School Vocational Schools Public Libraries Voluntary Organization Museums Cooperative Extension

7. Functions of an Administrator Developing & Communicating a Philosophy & Mission Setting Goals and Objectives Planning Leading Staffing Budgeting Marketing Evaluation Organizing & Structuring

8. Skills Required of an Administrator Understanding Perspective & Purpose Knowing Communities Communicating & Coordinating Working with Groups Utilizing Technology Being a Critical Thinker Programming

9. Knowles’ List of the Characteristics of a GOOD ADULT EDUCATOR Have a genuine respect for the capacity of adults to be self directed. Derive greatest satisfaction from accomplishments of others. Value experience of others Willing to take risks and learn from failures. Have commitment and skill involving people and education. Have faith in potency of education process. Establish warm, emphatic relationships with people, see through their eyes; listen. Continue your own education.

10. Summary Questions List three secrets of a successful administrator. What are some of the different work settings where you will find adult administrators? What functions does an administrator perform? What was Knowles’ thoughts on the Characteristics of a Good Adult Educator? What skills are required of an effective administrator?