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Peer reviewedVolkwein, J. Fredericks – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1990
A regional survey of 141 higher education institutional research offices investigated the following aspects of program administration: research and analysis staff size; educational preparation and experience; location in the organizational hierarchy; functions and tasks; and role in assessment. Four different types of offices are described.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Centralization, Decentralization, Higher Education
Hermann, Jeffrey T. – Currents, 1992
Every college should have a campuswide computer publishing policy. Policy options include (1) centralized publishing; (2) franchise, with a number of units doing their own publishing; or (3) limited, with the publications office producing the basics and assisting other units when feasible. To be successful, the policy must also be enforced. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrative Policy, Centralization, Desktop Publishing
Peer reviewedRodman, John A. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1983
Issues in organizing and staffing research administration offices are outlined. Four models are presented for small, medium, and large centralized offices, and for a large decentralized office. Standard job descriptions are given for director, budget specialist, proposal development officer, information specialist, preaward grants specialist, and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Role, Centralization, College Administration
