This chapter describes important considerations for higher education administrators and other leaders as they design, develop, and implement a comprehensive hybrid learning initiative.

What should boards be concerned about in 2012? What new issues--or old aspects of new issues--are on the horizon that boards should be addressing? What crucial topics should be on their agendas? Nine people who have years of broad and varied experience in higher education and its governance were asked for their views. As members of the AGB…

"Updating Board Bylaws: A Guide for Colleges and Universities" represents the latest thinking on good governance in higher education by providing a concise deconstruction of the essential clauses in college, university, and system bylaws. Written by Robert O'Neil, former professor of law and president of the University of Wisconsin System and the…

"Making the Grade: How Boards Can Ensure Academic Quality"--popularly referred to as "The Little Yellow Book" by boards, faculty, provosts, and assessment specialists--provides clear guidance for the board's role in the most important "business" of academe: educating students. As public calls for greater accountability skyrocket, this new edition…

WICHE (the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) is a regional, nonprofit organization. WICHE and its 15 member states work to improve access to higher education and ensure student success. Its student exchange programs, regional initiatives, and its research and policy work allow it to assist constituents throughout the West and…

Helps external reviewers of academic departments draw on the experience of those who have learned by trial and error. Outlines the steps taken by an external reviewer. Considers the particular task for an external reviewer and presents some notes on self-preservation for the external reviewer. Discusses the external reviewer's responsibility of…

This book is a collection of essays by experienced department chairs, deans, and vice-presidents. Each essay discusses a different aspect of people management in higher education, explaining the issues and offering suggestions and resources. The chapters are: (1) "Understanding Yourself" (Deryl R. Leaming); (2) "Understanding and Communicating…

Although there is a central thread of consistency in objective, organization and procedures in institutions of higher education, differences in educational terminology tend to mislead or confuse both the educationists and the general public. This pamphlet contains a collection of the terms most commonly used by those working in student personnel…

This book is designed for noncomputing, specialist administrators who want straight answers to questions about the value and use of computers. The book: (1) summarizes the ways computers are being effectively used in higher education today, in science, social science, and humanities research-instruction, and administration; (2) describes the…

The present document presents 3 papers that were prepared for an invitational conference on the Dynamics of Academic Change. The purpose of the conference was to develop an awareness of elements involved in bringing about academic change. The plan was for small groups of faculty and administrators to study sociological, psychological, and…

First in a series of articles on how to lower costs by curbing unauthorized or excessive use of office copiers. (Author/MLF)

A plea for restoration of a reasonable balance of power between faculties and administrators. (Editor)

More college and universities are being subject to audit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). When an institution is selected for audit, it will be notified, probably in writing, and contacted by a representative of the IRS, who will make arrangements for a preliminary visit to discuss the procedures to be followed. Prior to the first meeting…