Synopses & Reviews
Efficiency, focus, and accountability have become the defining standards for contemporary higher educational leaders. Situating strategic planning and budgeting within the organization and administration of higher education institutions, Organization and Administration in Higher Education provides effective and proven strategies for today 's change-oriented leaders. Bringing together distinguished administrators from two-year, four-year, public, and private colleges and universities, this volume provide both practical and effective guidance on the intricacies of the institutional structure, its functional activities, and contingency planning. Coverage includes:
- Key leadership positions and expectations
- Faculty and student governance
- Accreditation and assessment
- Budget processes
- Curriculum alignment
- Philanthropic efforts
- Human resource development
- Legal considerations
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
Effective planning and administration can elevate an institution in critical ways, by enhancing recruitment and retention, strengthening student life, increasing outside support and private giving, and advancing a reputation for excellence. This practical and authoritative guide orients future and current administrators to the major areas of an academic institution and will assist higher education administrators in leading their institutions to excellence.
Synopsis
Efficiency, focus, and accountability have become the defining standards for contemporary educational leaders. Organization and Administration in Higher Education situates strategic planning and budgeting within the organization and administration of higher education institutions, providing effective and proven strategies for weathering financial challenges in a way that distinguishes a school from its competitors. The authors focus on:
- putting institutional resources in areas of strategic advantage
- cultivating alternative revenue sources
- obtaining broad-based support for decisions
- and creating a culture of accountability and excellence regardless of institution type
Distinguished administrators at technical, two-year, four-year, and private institutions provide additional insights throughout the text. Effective planning and administration can elevate a school in critical ways, by enhancing recruitment and retention, strengthening student life, increasing outside support and private giving, and advancing a reputation for excellence. This textbook teaches those skills, making it an essential resource for pre-service and in-service professionals in the best and worst of economic times.