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| Chandler, John W. | 1 |
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| Maze, Judith L. | 1 |
| Neff, Charles B. | 1 |
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| Opinion Papers | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
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Neff, Charles B. – Trusteeship, 1993
For governing boards and college presidents to function effectively, a statement of mutual expectations is needed. A good statement forms the basis for future evaluations, helps the president know the board's specific expectations for performance, and focuses the board and the president on the same issues. (MSE)
Descriptors: Board Administrator Relationship, College Administration, College Presidents, Expectation
Chandler, John W. – Trusteeship, 1996
Although the role of the college governing board secretary should be low-profile, this officer can contribute to effective leadership at the institution by establishing and maintaining open channels of communication, formal and informal, among board members and between individual trustees and the chief executive. A well-designed orientation can…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrator Role, Governance, Governing Boards
Trusteeship, 1996
A roundtable discussion involving six professionals in information technology (IT) in higher education is summarized. Topics include key IT changes facing institutions, state and public-system perspectives on IT advancement, the continuing challenge of creating and maintaining an appropriate IT infrastructure, driving forces for IT use, the gap…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Educational Change, Futures (of Society)
Birnbaum, Robert – Trusteeship, 1993
Research suggests 10 principles for college presidents' success: making a good first impression; listening with respect, creating equilibrium for governance; avoiding simplistic thinking; deemphasizing bureaucracy and linear administrative strategies; emphasizing strong values; focusing on strengths; encouraging leadership in others;…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, College Administration
Maze, Judith L.; And Others – Trusteeship, 1996
Five college and university board chairs discuss briefly the two most important strategic goals they have set for their institutions, and how they ensure that the board addresses issues and priorities in the context of those goals. Institutions represented include Alma College (Michigan), the Montana University system, Maricopa Community College…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Planning, College Role, Governance
Farber, Daniel A. – Trusteeship, 1997
The University of Minnesota experience in reforming the faculty tenure policy is examined, noting financial and legal issues, the strong faculty response to initial proposals, and substantial improvement in policy that resulted from the process. Suggestions are made for other institutions approaching such decisions: don't begin without solid…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrator Attitudes, Board Administrator Relationship, Change Strategies
Magrath, C. Peter – Trusteeship, 1997
In higher education's new environment, colleges and universities must re-examine their tenure codes and practices and consider various forms of post-tenure review. Elimination of tenure does not necessarily end academic freedom. However, any new employment policies must emerge through a process of genuine discussion and negotiation among faculty…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrative Policy, Board Administrator Relationship, Change Strategies
