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List Of Figures -- List Of Tables -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Structure Of Institutions -- 1. Understanding The Range Of Postsecondary Institutions And Programs / Kristina M. Cragg And Angela E. Henderson -- 2. Key Leadership Positions And Performance Expectations / Julie Carpenter-hubin And Lydia Snover -- 3. The Role Of Internal Governance, Committees, And Advisory Groups / Kerry Brian Melear -- 4. Student Governance And Involvement In Institutional Leadership / Shouping Hu, Carrie E. Henderson, And Jennifer Iacino -- 5. Administrative Aspects Of Accreditation And Assessment / Kristina M. Cragg,... [et Al.] -- 6. The Nature And Role Of Budget Processes / Patrick J. Schloss And Kristina M. Cragg -- Part Ii. Functional Activities Of Institutions -- 7. A Guide To The Development Of An Institutional Strategic Plan / John L. Yeager, Hana Addam El-ghali, And Shruti Kumar -- 8. Strategic Planning When Aligning Curriculum And Resources / Steven T. Breslawski -- 9. Economic And Tactical Considerations For Aligning Curriculum And Resources / Steven T. Breslawski -- 10. Effectively Managing Human Resources In 21st-century Colleges And Universities / Valerie Martin Conley And Kent J. Smith, Jr. -- 11. Shaping Philanthropic Efforts That Support Institutional Priorities / John D. Crawford -- Part Iii. Contingency Planning For Institutions -- 12. Developing Crisis Management And Emergency Plans / Cyndy Caravelis Hughes And Thomas C. Johnson -- 13. Key Legal Aspects For Higher Education Administrators / Janet Park Balanoff And Monoka Venters -- Biographies -- Index. Edited By Patrick J. Schloss And Kristina M. Cragg. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This text investigates the complex structural, functional, and contingency-based frameworks required to effectively manage contemporary postsecondary institutions. Editors Kristina Marie Cragg and Patrick J. Schloss compile contributions from various academic administrators to provide a comprehensive overview of the operational realities within higher education. The work synthesizes institutional governance, strategic planning, and crisis management into a singular reference point for current and aspiring university leaders.
What You Will Find
Experts and practitioners in the field of higher education administration frequently cite this volume as a practical, multi-faceted resource for understanding the diverse responsibilities of university leadership. Readers often note the text's utility as a foundational guide for navigating the administrative complexities inherent in 21st-century academic environments.
Page Count:
305
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203817621
ISBN-13:
9780203817629