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Direct linkPorter, David B. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1994
A professor at the Air Force Academy (Colorado) recounts that institution's 3 years of experience with total quality concepts. The model that guided initial quality education and training activities is described and evidence of progress reported. He concludes that the right kind of investment in quality is well worth the cost. (DB)
Descriptors: Colleges, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Investment
Norton, Alan J. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1994
The chief financial officer (CFO) of St. John Fisher College (New York) analyzes the costs associated with the implementation of quality management at St. John Fisher and outlines one way to determine whether the investment is yielding an acceptable internal rate of return. (DB)
Descriptors: Accounting, Administrator Attitudes, Budgeting, College Administration
Baldwin, Roger G.; Krotseng, Marsha V. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1985
For faculty members to perform at the highest levels of excellence institutions must design and implement an array of appropriate incentives and support systems effective for different faculty needs and characteristics. Collegiate and corporate illustrations are provided. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, Educational Quality, Faculty Development
Roach, Ed D. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1988
Threats in the external environment, the arrival of a planning-oriented new president, and new regional reaccreditation criteria prompted West Texas State University to undertake a successful strategic planning venture. Leadership must focus strategic planning in a manner that recognizes the decentralized and collegial elements present in higher…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Environment
Steeples, Douglas W. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1988
In the newly competitive realm of higher education, strategic planning offers a systematic method for defining colleges and universities in order to enhance their strengths and market positions and to shape their futures. The focal elements of strategic planning and benefits and limits of strategic planning are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Environment, College Planning
Mayhew, William H. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1983
The planning and implementation of a computerized management information system at a fictional small college is described. Nine key points are made regarding department involvement, centralization, gradual program implementation, lowering costs, system documentation, and upper-level administrative support. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Centralization, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs
Farmer, D. W. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1992
Fundamental attitudinal and behavioral changes must occur among faculty, librarians, and students alike before colleges can implement effective information literacy programs. Successful change will require acknowledgment of barriers, collaborative effort, and establishment of a learning community for an information-rich environment. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitude Change, Change Strategies, College Curriculum
