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Ryder, Andrew J.; Mitchell, Joshua J. – New Directions for Higher Education, 2013
Understanding institutional climate enhances decision-making capacity when planning new programs and improving learning environments on college campuses. This chapter defines climate, discusses the purpose and advantages of climate assessment, and identifies important factors to consider in planning and conducting a personal and social…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Colleges, Social Responsibility, Evaluation Methods
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Figuli, David J.; And Others – New Directions for Higher Education, 1987
Changing the program structure of a higher education institution requires careful attention to existing and developing legal rights, especially in the areas of faculty contracts, student contracts, and program-related decisions. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Faculty, College Programs, College Students
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Splete, Allen P. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1987
When considering new career programs, college presidents must balance need and temptation with economic reality, yet have the courage to take appropriate risks. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, College Presidents, College Role, Higher Education
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Dahlem, Carole B. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1996
A brief history of the concept of scientific crime prevention is outlined, and development of a college crime prevention program is discussed, including criteria for judging proposals that address a security threat; advantages and disadvantages of three prevention approaches (informational, mechanical, human); innovations; crime in the surrounding…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Administration, College Planning, Crime
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Ching, Raymond; Grogan, Robert – New Directions for Higher Education, 1992
The broad appeal of recycling makes it the most widespread and popular campus environmental activity. Recycling programs have a wide variety of designs and can fit into an overall waste management strategy, but effective planning for campus recycling requires awareness of a variety of issues and needs. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Campus Planning, College Role, Conservation (Environment), Higher Education
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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
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Jastram, Philip S. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1979
College faculty can learn to deal with common questions concerning disabled students, such as how much special assistance to offer them, and what special accommodations must be made to their particular limitations. Program requirements should be reviewed in order to distinguish what is essential. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Architectural Barriers, College Faculty