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Peer reviewedRice, Daniel R. – Journal for Higher Education Management, 1991
A conceptual model offering four perspectives on organizational life (structural, human resources, political, symbolic) is outlined, and it application to the formal organization of a newly-established urban higher education center is described. Use of the model was found to enhance analysis of problems and understanding of organizational…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Administration, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Napier, Rodney; Sanaghan, Patrick – Business Officer, 1998
A discussion of the professional isolation of college administrators, particularly presidents, presents several views of the phenomenon, examines sources of leadership isolation, and suggests ways of avoiding and removing barriers to it. Focus is on relationships between individuals, group dynamics, and establishing organizational systems that…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Attitudes, College Administration, College Presidents
Peer reviewedBrigham, Steven E. – Change, 1996
Eight approaches to organizational change and problem solving that use large-scale events and involve a broad range of stakeholders are described, and their applications to college administration are discussed. They include future searches; open space technology; interactive design method; home-grown events such as retreats; great teaching…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Planning
Powers, David R.; Powers, Mary F. – 1983
Participatory management (PM) is discussed in this step-by-step guide that shows how PM can be made to work effectively on a daily basis in academe. Suggestions are offered for helping higher education administrators consult efficiently with representatives of campus groups--faculty, other administrators, advisory board members, policy council…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrators, Advisory Committees, Board Administrator Relationship
Fryer, Thomas W., Jr.; Lovas, John C. – 1990
Designed to help community college leaders direct the power of decision making and communication to fulfill the institution's mission, this book draws from on-site interviews and a survey of hundreds of community college leaders to identify and describe models of effective governance. "Leadership in governance" is defined as the creation of…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges, Decision Making
Download full textCaldwell, Patricia F. – 1992
In November 1991, a study was conducted to assess the corporate culture and state of communication at Victor Valley College (VVC), in Victorville, California. The study was designed to determine the extent to which "trust" or "distrust" existed at VVC, and whether the lack of communication on campus was real or perceived. Study…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Environment
