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(6) To develop in students a more realistic and positive attitude about themselves and others
(7) To develop a more positive attitude toward the school
Administration. With respect to the administration of student activities programs, Grady (1981) reports that most student activities programs are coordinated by a Student Activities Director. This director is responsible for such diverse activities as supervising all student government activities, coordinating nonathletic activities, monitoring club budgets, publishing periodic announcements of activities, maintaining activity records, and assisting in planning and supervising events.
Many programs also utilize an activity adviser of whom Grady (1981) notes:
The success or failure of the student organization or activity rests squarely in the hands of the adviser. Unfortunately too many activity advisers are virtually self-selected. While this may not pose a problem
. . .in the interests of good management, give serious consideration to selection [of activities advisors]
. . . Some activities require unique skills, long hours, and little or no tangible compensation; therefore, criteria for selection of the advisers should be established. (Grady, 1981, p.5)
Grady goes on to note that the best criteria for selecting an activity advisor is based on assessment of local and unique student needs, and on the potential candidate's interests and motivation, skills and training, personality traits and physical stamina.
Grady notes that the most effectively administrated student activities programs are those that coordinate their agenda for a full year. She also reports that there needs to be a good deal of time spent on planning and that planning must be the result of teamwork.
Administration is said by Grady to be best when as part of preparing the annual agenda, attention is given to the following matters:
(1) Preparation of a written statement...