Organization and administration in higher education

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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.