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Too Many Hooks.
Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1994
Five college and university fund-raising professionals discuss ways in which uncoordinated solicitations of gifts from the same prospective donor(s) by different schools or departments can be avoided by planning, coordination, and communication. Advantages and disadvantages of centralized and decentralized administrative approaches are considered.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, Comparative Analysis, Competition
Alternative Models for the Administration of Graduate Education.
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Lynch, David M.; And Others – Planning for Higher Education, 1987
Research findings suggest that centralization varies with certain institutional characteristics and that the nature of the graduate faculty, availability of funding, and staffing patterns are correlated with the degree of centralization. The historical development of graduate education is described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Centralization, College Administration, College Planning, Comparative Analysis
Harmonious Arrangements.
Estey, Gretta P.; Wilkerson, Steve – Currents, 1994
Both centralized and decentralized college or university development programs have advantages, depending on the nature and needs of the institution. Changing program structure may have consequences that reach far beyond fund-raising details. A survey of 10 institutions revealed some common characteristics and many hybrid forms of organization.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, College Administration, Comparative Analysis
The Impact of Development Office Structure on Fund-Raising Efficiency for Research and Doctoral Institutions.
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Grunig, Stephen D. – Journal of Higher Education, 1995
Based on survey data from 70 universities, this study concludes that differences in the organizational structure of development offices have no significant effect on fund-raising efficiency. However, because decentralized offices may be able to expand their activities more rapidly than centralized programs, decentralization may facilitate overall…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, College Administration, Comparative Analysis
Hybrids in Bloom.
Sabo, Sandra R. – Currents, 1994
College and university fund-raising programs that combine some characteristics of centralization and some of decentralization can be very successful and also pose unique administrative challenges, as illustrated in the experiences of a number of diverse institutions. Collaboration and clear communication are keys to effective administration. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, College Administration, Comparative Analysis
Comparative Policy and Practice for Internal Research Programs.
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Dingerson, Michael R.; Hill, Margaret – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1982
A survey of internal research programs shows most are centrally administered with most growth in the private sector. Half spent under $75,000 per year on these programs. Stated program purposes were generally supportive of young researchers and of preliminary research. Administration is most often under academic vice-presidents and graduate…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Centralization, College Faculty
Organizational Models and Institutional Advising Practices.
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Habley, Wesley R. – NACADA Journal, 1997
A national survey on academic advising practices at 754 colleges and universities investigated organizational models for advising programs, prevalence of seven such models in institutions of varying types and sizes, and institutional practices regarding policy statements, program evaluations, and coordination of advising system. Three themes in…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Centralization