Facing questions about the status and legitimacy of business schools, many of the world's leading institutions are now experimenting with new business models. In "The Business School of the Future," former president of International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Peter Lorange reveals how the era of virtual technology, and…

This book provides new and aspiring academic deans with a guide to the complex tasks of assuming and managing the role of dean. The guide contains information on approaching the new job and outlines the skills and duties required of a dean. The chapters are: (1) "The Map and the Crossword: Ways To Think about Being a Dean"; (2) "What IT Takes To…

The paper notes the lack of entrepreneurial flair evident in the administration of colleges, and cites examples of specific institutions which exhibit entrepreneurial spirit. Actions which college deans can implement to encourage entrepreneurship are identified; the actions require the dean to make a strong personal commitment to support…

In a lighthearted yet serious look at academic deanship, stories are recounted regarding the dean's role in such matters as tenure decisions, budgeting, affirmative action, and coping with demands of faculty, department chairs, vice-presidents, parents, and students. Current practices in academic administration are described in a humorous manner.…

Fourteen principles for first-time candidates for the position of law school dean include: be able to explain why you want to be dean; become familiar with the literature on law school deaning; understand and show respect for the culture of the particular institution; and consider whether you and the central administration have shared goals for…

Discusses the problems surrounding inservice development programs for deans and department chairpersons in junior and community colleges, including budget considerations, time constraints, selection of topics, planning, and implementation. Offers suggestions for making inservice activities productive. (Author/WD)

Examines some of the characteristics of effective community services administrators and the relationship of these skills and competencies to the jobs of other key college leaders. (DMM)

In studies of leadership in college and university administration, the role of women administrators, particularly deans of women, has been largely overlooked. By retracing the roles of women deans and their work, including research, a new appreciation for women in higher education in the first half of the twentieth century can be gained. (MSE)

This study explores higher education's failure to incorporate the role of the Academic Vice President (AVP) into campus fund-raising efforts. A literature review found that the Academic Vice President/Provost was rarely mentioned by position as having an instrumental role in fund-raising activities. In a survey of 32 fund-raising consulting firm…

The paper outlines the advantages of fixed term appointments for graduate school deans, discusses the character of decanal leadership, and explores the place of power and authority within leadership. Decanal leadership is described as the process by which deans induce faculty, students, university administrators, and alumni to further the…

Reasons why it is difficult for deans and department heads to be creative are identified. While some deans and department heads are not creative in thinking and acting, others are creative but their creativity is not readily discernible. Their work is often slow and undramatic, consisting of tasks such as gradual position reallocations and shifts…

The process of becoming and functioning as a dean is examined in the context of a mentor relationship, focusing on the benefits and risks of such a relationship and on techniques of developing it successfully. (MSE)

Quick phrases often hold deep meanings. Thirteen chief academic officers and deans were asked, "If you had several items of advice for new colleagues, what would they be?" (Author/MLW)

Questions relative to unit strengths and weaknesses, mission, resource allocation, and desired leadership characteristics should be addressed prior to beginning a dean selection process. Responses to these questions may help instititions find a dean who can provide the desired type of leadership. (DF)

The "Heeding New Voices" study, a year-long series of structured interviews with new faculty and graduate students aspiring to be faculty members around the country, sought both to give voice to those who are just beginning their academic careers and to provide guidance for the senior faculty, chairs, deans, and others in higher…