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Petrick, Irene Johnston – SRA Journal, 1995
Key elements of public relations that may apply to the university research environment and lead to greater financial support for research activities are outlined, and examples from the private sector are used to explore the relationships between public relations, organizational growth, and financial stability. Practical suggestions are offered for…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Higher Education, Institutional Research
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Kirby, William S. – SRA Journal, 1996
Argues that to make improvements in sponsored research administration, it is necessary to understand that: it is a system of interdependent components, and improvement requires systematic, highly integrated methods and a holistic view of the role of research administration in the larger research system. Provides a framework for…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
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Blankinship, David A. – SRA Journal, 1995
To understand causes of stress in the workplace, research administrators can use the theory of "personality priorities" to understand researcher behavior. The theory suggests each individual adopts rules to help make decisions and maintain a sense of belonging. Each of these personality priorities (control, comfort, pleasing,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, College Administration, Employee Attitudes
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Nimtz, Lynn E.; And Others – SRA Journal, 1996
Cultural and organizational issues arising in university-industry partnerships are explored, outlining benefits and risks to both parties. A short-term partnership between Southern Illinois University and the high-tech Hewlett Packard Company is examined, including its origins, the nature of the contract, communication between cultures, time…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Contracts, Higher Education