City University of New York's (CUNY) new community college, planned almost entirely by administrators and slated to open in 2012, seems designed to shunt its student body into narrow, mostly terminal career-technical programs with the promise of an associate's degree at the end. But to what purpose? To "reimagine community college education…

Faculty, staff, and administrators at a small independent college determined that planning with a Concept Mapping process efficiently produced strategic thinking and action plans for the accomplishment of a strategic goal to expand experiential learning within the curriculum. One year into a new strategic plan, the college enjoyed enrollment…

This document is a course syllabus for "College and University Organization and Administration." The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the organizational structure and administrative nature of U.S. colleges, universities, and other learning organizations. Course objectives include: (1) an introduction of selected…

Through a centralized continuing education structure the best of both worlds can most effectively contribute together to nurture and enhance the quality of human life, through lifelong education and public service, for the adult community beyond the campus. (HD)

Discusses the issues involved in defining the objectives, the sphere of operation, the curriculum, and the academic justification of the hundreds of Black Studies programs that have been set up in all sections of the country in all kinds of institutions. (Author/JM)

The need for reorganization of the university and vocational school system is becoming more urgent as the demand for higher education increases. Article emphasizes greater flexibility in facilities, scheduling, and curriculum as a necessary basis for change. Suggestions of activities for establishing such a basis are presented. (RW)

This booklet reports a conference concerning Canadian university problems, roles and priorities attended by leading Canadian, US and British administrators and faculty. Each of 6 presentations is followed by 2 or 3 critiques. The purposes of the conference were to assess the state of higher education in Canada and to identify the areas that…

A conceptual framework for managing higher education during a period of no growth, based on a model developed for business organizations by Joseph Schumpeter, is examined. Five categories of innovations included: new products (courses), new methods (improving productivity), new markets (students), new productive factors (sources of income), and…

Describes an observational study on the future of European universities that analyzed how university systems in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the United States currently structure curricula and certification. Proposes three models for Europe, which were submitted for comment to 30 university leaders in eight countries. Lists the nine…

The development of academic planning is traced from its origins in medieval Europe to its role in today's university. Several styles of academic planning in the United States are described, the role of the executive is discussed, and a definition of contemporary academic planning is offered. (BH)

In matters dealing with setting goals for student learning, students are shown to be but one constituency with which the college president deals. Discussed are pressures and constraints facing administrators who make curriculum decisions in a highly charged political context, characterized by forces ranging from faculty demands to trustee…

Presents a fascinating history of the only remaining Australian college solely devoted to art education. Traces the development of the school from its early days as a technical college to its current incarnation. Discusses many of the personalities and conflicts involved in the restructuring. (MJP)

Faculty and student opinions about general education at Southwest Texas State University were assessed, along with the effect of the matrix administration structure. Views concerning the present requirements and structure of general education were surveyed, based on administration of faculty and student questionnaires. The survey data revealed…

This Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) (Maryland) academic plan provides direction to the college in its transformation into a learning college of the 21st century. The College's strategic plan, LearningFirst, provides the foundation and the inspiration for the academic plan, which advances two central themes contained in CCBC's vision:…

THE PAPERS IN THIS REPORT ARE THE MAJOR PRESENTATIONS AT THE SECOND CONFERENCE CONCERNED WITH ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM LEADERSHIP, SPONSORED BY THE SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. TWELVE SENIOR COLLEGES FROM ALABAMA, GEORGIA, NORTH CAROLINA, AND SOUTH CAROLINA WERE REPRESENTED. PAPER TOPICS INCLUDED--(1) "OVERALL INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN…