Factors in the Resignation of Graduate School of Social Work Deans: 1975–77

Abstract

In recent years, vacancies in the post of dean in schools of social work have continued to rise. This article reports the results of a questionnaire study that sought to identify relationships and patterns among the resignations of deans in schools of social work. Seven major factors were identified as sources of pressure affecting both the deans who resigned and those who continued to serve: fund-raising activities, faculty, inability to pursue one's own professional goals, insufficient time and/or administrative support for responsibilities of the position, university system administration, personal concerns, and students.