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Nuhfer, Edward B. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1999
In contrast with most academic departments, interdisciplinary programs lack automatic identity, clear space, or curricular territory, and motivation is closely linked to program success. This includes motivation of students in class and outside of class, of contributing faculty, of administrators, and of societal peer groups, such as professional…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Departments, Educational Environment

Nelson, Eileen S.; Fonzi, Ginger L. – NACADA Journal, 1995
An advising program in the James Madison University (Virginia) psychology department recruits and trains students to provide basic information about majors, careers, field opportunities, and graduate schools to their peers. The work of the 20 volunteers, who serve 900 students, is coordinated by a faculty member. Each peer advisor serves on a…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Committees, Departments, Higher Education
Sohler, Cathy; And Others – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1992
The staff development program at the University of New South Wales (Australia) differs from traditional university programs in that it integrates professional development activities for both general and academic staff. The Professional Development Centre operates as an academic unit and performs both teaching and research functions. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, College Administration, College Faculty, Departments
Butterfield, Barbara; And Others – 1995
This monograph describes how to design cash incentive programs in higher education as a way to help employees achieve their best productivity and as the most cost-effective way to communicate and stimulate the work behaviors that the institution values. Including a mentoring role as part of recognition of model departments or model managers not…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, College Administration, College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness

Miville, Marie L.; Sedlacek, William E. – NACADA Journal, 1995
A study compared student use of and satisfaction with the central advising office and departmental advising in a college of engineering by surveying 57 central office walk-in advisees and, by mail, 103 other advisees. No significant differences were found in advisor availability and concern, but more students used departmental faculty advisors.…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Centralization, College Students, Comparative Analysis

Lord, Gail Dexter; May, Margaret – Planning for Higher Education, 1996
Planning issues in the establishment of museums on college campuses, increasingly popular for the informal education they offer, are examined. Issues include evaluation of existing campus collections, purpose and use of the museum collection, program options, relationships with departmental faculty, market analysis, location, governance and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Ancillary School Services, College Faculty, College Planning
Incentive Pay: A Plan to Recognize Major Contributions by Individuals, Teams, or Departmental Units.

Butterfield, Barbara S.; And Others – CUPA Journal, 1995
An incentive program that rewards and encourages desirable work traits can improve college or university effectiveness, customer satisfaction, and employee morale without excessive cost. Processes needed, benefits to the institution, costs, program design, challenges to successful implementation, and organizational communication needs are…
Descriptors: College Administration, Compensation (Remuneration), Departments, Higher Education
Murphy, Edna, Ed. – 1991
The handbook is intended as an aid to teachers and administrators in developing English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs for the kind of linguistically diverse student population found in international schools. It consists of a selection of essays on ESL program design and implementation and lists of additional resources. Essays include:…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Cultural Pluralism