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Direct linkLewis, Phyllis H. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1994
This article argues that, while college and university programming for leadership development may depend initially on the creativity of a few supporters, such programming should also be positioned in a unit within the institution that has the resources and support to nurture it over the long term. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, College Environment, Higher Education
Weidel, Pamela – Campus Activities Programming, 1998
Ways in which community college student development programs can focus on student learning include using more academically focused language; having a student development plan and remaining on the profession's cutting edge; constant reevaluation of models of student success; finding alternatives to traditional models in delivery of student…
Descriptors: College Environment, Community Colleges, Extracurricular Activities, Organizational Climate
Christion, Laura – Currents, 1992
Successful techniques for administering alumni associations are described, including a live mascot (University of Redlands, California, bulldog), ethical/social focus reflecting institutional mission (University of Notre Dame, Illinois), humorous gifts for board members resulting in high attendance and participation (University of Idaho), and…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Case Studies, College Environment, Governing Boards
Nejman, Michael R. – Campus Activities Programming, 1996
Discussion of community college campus activities that celebrate cultural diversity looks at institutional development theory as it relates to the college environment and some basic assumptions about community college students and culture, then suggests program types and outlines considerations in developing specific events that bring students to…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, Community Colleges, Cultural Awareness
Shipley, Susan M. – Campus Activities Programming, 1996
The James Madison University (Virginia) experience in implementing the "Student Learning Imperative" is described. Challenges to be met in creating programs, services, and curricula focused on learning and a strong sense of intentionality are discussed including circumstances for change; compatibility of project and community values;…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Environment
Wise, Charles B. – Currents, 1994
Issues college fundraisers must address before beginning a campaign include organizational readiness, administrator and trustee readiness, administrator willingness to lead, availability of volunteers, development staff readiness, information systems capacities, firmness of policy and procedures, use of consultants, funding sources, and…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Alumni
Download full textHinman, Martha M.; Kallio, Ruth E. – 1982
The technical, social, and procedural phenomena that facilitate the effective utilization of analytic models in decision-making are examined. Attention is focused on the theoretical issues associated with: (1) selection and fit of the model to the needs of the decision setting; (2) human factors such as cognitive style and the political climate…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, College Environment, College Programs
