9780787900724

Managing Today's University Strategies for Viability, Change, and Excellence

by
  • ISBN13:

    9780787900724

  • ISBN10:

    0787900729

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1995-05-03
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass
  • Purchase Benefits
  • Free Shipping On Orders Over $35!
    Your order must be $35 or more to qualify for free economy shipping. Bulk sales, PO's, Marketplace items, eBooks and apparel do not qualify for this offer.
  • Get Rewarded for Ordering Your Textbooks! Enroll Now
  • Write a Review
List Price: $62.00 Save up to $2.48
  • Buy New
    $59.52
    Add to Cart Free Shipping

    PRINT ON DEMAND: 2-4 WEEKS. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR RETURNED.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

  • The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Summary

"An important addition to the library of anyone concerned with or interested in the role of the university in today's society. Those of us who have devoted our life's work to improving the delivery of educational programs and services to students will appreciate Balderston's comprehensive view of our work setting." --Journal of College Student Development

Author Biography

FREDERICK E. BALDERSTON is professor emeritus, Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley, and executive vice president of the Bernard Osher Foundation in San Francisco.

Table of Contents

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION.
Organizing for Management.
Values of the University.
University Governance.
Leadership and the Presidency.
Academic Organization.
Administrative and Coordinating Functions.
RESOURCES.
Budgets and Budgeting Systems.
Revenues and Enrollments.
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid.
Academic Resources and Facilities.
PROGRAMS AND QUALITY.
Graduate Education.
University Research and Scholarship.
Quality Standards and Assessment.
MANAGING CHANGE.
Efficiency and Productivity.
Retrenchment, Restructuring, and ``Re-engineering''.
Ensuring Viability, Change, and Excellence.

Rewards Program

Write a Review